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crabgrass
noun crab·grass \ˈkrab-ˌgras\
: a thick type of grass that often grows and spreads quickly in places where it is not wanted
Full Definition of CRABGRASS
: a grass (especially Digitaria sanguinalis) that has creeping or decumbent stems which root freely at the nodes and that is often a pest in turf or cultivated lands
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First Known Use of CRABGRASS
1743
Rhymes with CRABGRASS
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CRABGRASS Defined for Kids
crabgrass
noun crab·grass \ˈkrab-ˌgras\
Definition of CRABGRASS for Kids
: a weedy grass with coarse stems that root at the joints
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