seeded

v. to have planted seeds in the ground.

v. the past tense of seed, referring to the act of sowing a field or area with seeds.

“The farmer seeded the field with corn just before the rain started.”

“After the wildfire, the forestry service seeded the charred hillsides with native grasses to prevent soil erosion during the winter months.”

v. to rank a player or team in a competition so they do not play the best opponents too early.

v. to arrange the draw of a tournament by positioning superior players or teams so they do not meet in the early rounds.

“She was seeded first in the tennis tournament because she is the world champion.”

“The defending champion was seeded second, a controversial decision that placed him in the same half of the bracket as his primary rival.”

adj. describing a fruit or plant that has seeds inside it.

adj. bearing or containing seeds; often used in botanical descriptions or to distinguish from seedless varieties.

“Some people prefer seeded grapes because they think the flavour is better.”

“The botanist identified the specimen as a seeded variety, noting the distinct morphology of the pods compared to the hybrid cultivars.”

Technical

v. to have removed the seeds from a fruit or vegetable.

v. the past tense of seed, referring to the process of extracting seeds from a fruit or vegetable during food preparation.

“The chef seeded the peppers before chopping them for the salad.”

“Once the tomatoes were blanched and seeded, they were simmered slowly to create a smooth, refined sauce base.”