weedout
weedout · weedouts
A removal of weedsA removal of weeds.
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A removal of weeds.
(attributive, countable, informal, uncountable)A class that is difficult or requires great effort, and thus may cause less able or less dedicated students to withdraw.
a weedout class
a weedout course
Origin
A deverbal from weed out.A deverbal from weed out.
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