weed-controlling
|weed-con-trol-ling|
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/wiːd kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
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/wiːd kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ/
(weed-control)
managing unwanted plants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weed-controlling' originates from the combination of 'weed' and 'control', where 'weed' refers to unwanted plants and 'control' means to manage or regulate.
Historical Evolution
'Weed-controlling' evolved from the concept of 'weed control', which has been a practice in agriculture for centuries.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'managing unwanted plants', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the process or action of managing or eliminating unwanted plants.
The farmer used a weed-controlling spray to protect his crops.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 23:11