Crabgrass Definition & Meaning

crabgrass
noun
  1. grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns

"Crabgrass" in song lyrics

See how crabgrass is used in real songs:

  • "johnson crabgrass"
    AOL — AOL
  • "best herbicide for crabgrass"
    AOL — AOL
  • "getting rid of crabgrass"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "crabgrass"

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