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chaffweed

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun chaffweed has 1 sense
  1. chaffweed, bastard pimpernel, false pimpernel - weedy plant having short dry chafflike leaves
    --1 is a kind of subshrub, suffrutex
    --1 is a member of Centunculus, genus Centunculus

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Chaffweed

Definition:

Chaffweed is a noun that refers to a small weedy plant that often grows in grain fields and is deemed a nuisance due to its persistence.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A plant typically found in grain fields and characterized by its small size and persistence.

Example Sentence: The chaffweed plants were spreading rapidly across the wheat fields, posing a threat to the quality of the crop.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: In naval terminology, chaffweed refers to a type of rope made from fibers used to reduce friction around the masts.

Example Sentence: The sailors skillfully wrapped the chaffweed around the masts to minimize friction and ensure smooth sailing.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: When used as an adjective, chaffweed describes something as being commonplace or insignificant.

Example Sentence: The author's initial works were mere chaffweed compared to the masterpiece they would eventually create.

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