catchweed
/ˈkætʃˌwid/
noun
- A sticky plant with small hooked hairs that clings to clothing or animal fur; also called cleavers or goosegrass.
- Catchweed is often considered a nuisance by gardeners because it spreads quickly.
- After walking through the field, my socks were covered in catchweed.
- The dog came back from the woods with patches of catchweed stuck to its fur.
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