Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

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.