What is the meaning of cull?

noun

  • The person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality.

verb

  • Remove something that has been rejected.
    • usage: "cull the sick members of the herd"
  • Look for and gather.
    • usage: "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers"
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