Crabgrass (Noun)
Meaning
Grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The homeowner spent hours trying to eradicate the crabgrass that had invaded her otherwise pristine lawn.
- Crabgrass can outcompete desirable grasses for water and nutrients, making it a nuisance for gardeners.
- Regular lawn maintenance, including proper mowing and watering, can help prevent the growth of crabgrass.
- The gardener applied a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent crabgrass seeds from germinating in the spring.
- After a few weeks of neglect, the once-manicured lawn was overrun with crabgrass and weeds.