Weeding \Weed"ing\, a. & n. from Weed, v.

Weeding chisel, a tool with a divided chisel-like end, for cutting the roots of large weeds under ground.

Weeding forceps, an instrument for taking up some sorts of plants in weeding.

Weeding fork, a strong, three-pronged fork, used in clearing ground of weeds; -- called also weeding iron.

Weeding hook. Same as Weed hook, under 3d Weed.

Weeding iron. See Weeding fork, above.

Weeding tongs. Same as Weeding forceps, above.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Weed \Weed\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Weeded; p. pr. & vb. n. Weeding.]

[AS. we['o]dian. See 3d Weed.]

1. To free from noxious plants; to clear of weeds; as, to weed corn or onions; to weed a garden.

2. To take away, as noxious plants; to remove, as something hurtful; to extirpate. ``Weed up thyme.'' --Shak.

Wise fathers . . . weeding from their children ill things. --Ascham.

Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out. --Bacon.

3. To free from anything hurtful or offensive.

He weeded the kingdom of such as were devoted to Elaiana. --Howell.

4. (Stock Breeding) To reject as unfit for breeding purposes.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)