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Topic: Nature

roost

IPA: /ruːst/

KK: /rust/

intransitive verb

Definition: To settle down to rest or sleep, typically on a perch or elevated place.

Example: The birds will roost in the trees at night.

noun

Definition: A place where birds rest or sleep, often on a perch or support.

Example: The chickens returned to their roost as the sun began to set.

root

IPA: /ruːt/

KK: /rut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow roots or become firmly established in a place.

Example: The plant will root quickly in the warm soil.

noun

Definition: The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water and nutrients, or the basic source or origin of something.

Example: The roots of the tree spread deep into the soil.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a plant to grow roots or to dig something up from the ground using a snout or nose.

Example: The gardener will root the new plants in the soil to help them grow.

rootage

IPA: /ˈruːtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈruːtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A system or network of roots that support a plant or establish a connection to the ground.

Example: The rootage of the tree spread deep into the soil, providing stability and nutrients.

rootball

IPA: /ˈruːtˌbɔːl/

KK: /ˈrutˌbɔl/

noun

Definition: The mass of roots and soil that comes out when a plant is removed from the ground or a pot.

Example: When we transplanted the tree, we made sure to keep the rootball intact.

rootcap

IPA: /ˈruːt.kæp/

KK: /rutˌkæp/

noun

Definition: A group of cells that covers and protects the growing part of a plant's root.

Example: The rootcap helps the root push through the soil as it grows.

rooted

IPA: /ˈruːtɪd/

KK: /ˈrutɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is fixed in one place and cannot be moved, often used to refer to trees or plants that have their roots in the ground.

Example: The old tree was deeply rooted in the soil, making it resistant to strong winds.

roothold

IPA: /ˈruːthhoʊld/

KK: /ˈruːthhoʊld/

noun

Definition: The way a plant's roots spread and hold onto the soil, providing support and stability.

Example: The tree's strong roothold helped it withstand the strong winds during the storm.

rooting

IPA: /ˈruːtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈruːtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making a new plant grow by encouraging part of an existing plant to develop roots.

Example: Rooting is an important technique for propagating many types of plants.

verb

Definition: To support or cheer for someone or something, often in a sports context.

Example: The fans were rooting for their team to win the championship.

rootless

IPA: /ˈruːtləs/

KK: /ˈrutləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that does not have a fixed home or connection to a specific place or community.

Example: After moving so many times, she felt rootless and disconnected from her past.

rootlet

IPA: /ˈruːt.lɪt/

KK: /ˈrutlɪt/

noun

Definition: A small part of a root or a tiny root itself.

Example: The gardener carefully examined the rootlet to ensure it was healthy.

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