What's the difference between weeder and weeper?

Weeder


Definition:

  • (n.) One who, or that which, weeds, or frees from anything noxious.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) It is clear that all references to it which were in the files released on Friday have been obscured by Whitehall's weeders.
  • (2) Women are in a difficult position as both planters and weeders of maize and as caretakers of the ill AIDS patients.
  • (3) We can just start to build these things.” He thinks smaller-scale machines, such as laser weeders and drones, will have broader appeal than large-scale harvesting and sowing technology on farms today.
  • (4) Many of the files are redacted, with passages recently removed by Whitehall weeders.
  • (5) Official weeders have taken out some pages and passages, partly to protect the name of informants.
  • (6) Most patches and hand washes from applicators and weeders contained measurable amounts of glyphosate.
  • (7) The applicators, weeders, and scouts monitored all wore normal work clothing, which for applicators was a protective suit, rubber gloves and boots.

Weeper


Definition:

  • (n.) One who weeps; esp., one who sheds tears.
  • (n.) A white band or border worn on the sleeve as a badge of mourning.
  • (n.) The capuchin. See Capuchin, 3 (a).

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