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Definition of prop root - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
plantTECH. root growing from stem for supportTECH.
- Mangroves have prop roots to stabilize in muddy soil.
- The tree's prop roots were visible above ground.
- Prop roots help the plant withstand strong winds.
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Expressions with prop
support something physically to prevent falling
She used a stick to prop up the sagging plant.
hold your body up using hands, arms, or something else
He propped himself up on his elbows to see better.
spend time drinking at a bar
He loves to prop up the bar every Friday night.
items used in plays to support the action
The sword was a crucial theatrical prop in the play.
type of aircraft with two propellers
The double-prop was faster than expected..
replica gun used in movies or TV
The actor held a prop gun during the scene.
person managing props in film or theater
The prop master ensured all props were ready for the scene.
adjustable steel support used in construction work
The builders used an acrow prop to support the ceiling.
forward in rugby who acts as a prop
The prop forward secured the scrum for his team.
aircraft with two propellers
The twin-prop was cleared for takeoff at the small airport..
long pole with forked end for raising clothesline
She used a clothes prop to lift the line.
Expressions with root
show strong sympathy or alignment with a side
She always roots for the underdog in any situation.
remove completely by pulling out from the ground
Farmers had to root up old trees to plant new crops.
grow roots into soil
The saplings will take root in a few weeks.
search for something in a casual way
She rooted about in her bag for the keys.
primary cause of all negative things
Some say money is the root of all evil.
points to the origin of a problem or situation
Poverty is often at the root of social issues.
in a way that uncovers the basic cause
The detective worked well to get to the root of the mystery.
search through things in a disorganized way
She rooted around in her bag for the keys.
cheer for someone or something
We root on the runners in the marathon.
remove or eliminate completely
The government aims to root out corruption.
search through items to find something specific
She rooted through her bag to find her keys.
most important part of a problem or situation
We need to find the root of the matter quickly.
begin to grow roots in the soil
The seedlings will strike root in a few days.
root of the ginger plant used in food or medicine
Ginger root is used in tea and cooking.
carbonated drink made from roots and herbs
I love drinking root beer on hot days.
primary reason for a problem or situation
The root cause of the failure was a faulty component.
underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
She added root ginger to the stir-fry.
vegetable with an edible root or tuber
Carrots are a popular root vegetable.
sweet beverage of root beer with a scoop of ice cream
After dinner, we enjoyed a refreshing root beer float..
underground part of turmeric plant used in cooking
She added turmeric root to the curry for flavor.
dental procedure treating tooth pulp infection
She had root canal work to save her tooth.
identify and remove the cause of an infection
The team aimed to root out the infection in the hospital.
basic improvement in an organization or process
The company underwent a root reform to enhance efficiency.
celery grown for its thick edible root
Root celery is often used in soups and stews.
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- French:racine échasse, ...
- German:Stützwurzel, ...
- Italian:radice aerea, ...
- Spanish:raíz de soporte, ...
- Portuguese:raiz de suporte, ...
- Chinese:支柱根, ...
- Japanese:支柱根, ...
- Arabic:جَذَر دِعامي, ...
- Hebrew:שֹׁרֶשׁ תְּמִיכָה, ...
- Russian:опорный корень, ...
- Ukrainian:опорний корінь, ...
- Hindi:प्रोप रूट, ...
- Bengali:প্রপ রুট, ...
- Catalan:arrel de suport, ...
- Czech:chůdovitý kořen, ...
- Danish:støtterod, ...
- Dutch:stutwortel, ...
- Greek:ρίζα στήριξης, ...
- Hungarian:támasztógyökér, ...
- Khmer:ឫសទ្រទ្រង់, ...
- Korean:지지근, ...
- Persian:ریشه حمایتی, ...
- Polish:korzeń podporowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):raiz de suporte, ...
- Romanian:rădăcină de sprijin, ...
- Swedish:stödrötter, ...
- Thai:รากค้ำยัน, ...
- Turkish:destek kökü, ...
- Vietnamese:rễ chống, ...
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