Meaning of 'seed'

noun

the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

Synonyms: semen

noun

anything that provides inspiration for later work

Synonyms: germ

noun

one of the outstanding players in a tournament

Synonyms: seeded player

noun

a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa

noun

a small hard fruit

verb

remove the seeds from

Example: "seed grapes"

verb

inoculate with microorganisms

verb

sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain

Example: "seed clouds"

verb

distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds

verb

place seeds in or on the ground for future growth

Example: "We seeded the lawn."

Synonyms: sow

verb

go to seed

Example: "shed seeds"

verb

bear seeds

verb

help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money