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Definition of root cap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
plantTECH. protective tissue covering the tip of a rootTECH.
- The root cap plays a crucial role in protecting the growing root from damage..
- Scientists studied the root cap under a microscope.
- The root cap secretes a lubricant to help the root move through soil.
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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.
Expressions with cap
finish by making one last addition
The ceremony will cap off the event.
state of focused thinking to find solutions
She put on her thinking cap to tackle the issue.
set a maximum limit on something
The government decided to cap on emissions to protect the environment.
not lying or exaggerating
I'm serious, no cap, I saw it happen.
traditional academic attire for graduation ceremonies
She wore her cap and gown proudly at the ceremony.
finish or conclude with something special
They capped it off with a spectacular fireworks display..
achievement to be proud of
Winning the award was a feather in his cap.
achievement to be proud of
Publishing your first novel is a real feather in your cap.
be chosen to play for a national sports team
He hopes to win a cap for England next year.
to conclude or finish with a final impressive or surprising act
She won the award and, to cap it all, got a promotion the same day..
achievement to be proud of
Winning the award was a feather in her cap.
set a maximum limit on an amount or activity
The school put a cap on class sizes.
start thinking carefully to solve a problem
Let's put on our thinking caps and find a solution.
establish a maximum threshold
The company set a cap on the number of vacation days employees can take.
achieve selection for England's national sports team
He hopes to win his England cap next season.
in a humble and respectful manner
He approached his boss cap in hand, asking for a raise.
cap that can be removed by twisting
The bottle has a twist-off cap for easy opening.
cap with rounded crown and stiff bill
He wore a baseball cap to the game.
tight-fitting cap worn to keep hair dry while swimming
She always wears a colorful bathing cap during her swim sessions..
small, usually metal or plastic lid for sealing a bottle
He twisted off the bottle cap and took a sip of water.
rounded cap with a small stiff brim in front
He wore a flat cap to the vintage car show..
stylish cap often branded with golf logos
She bought a golf cap with her favorite brand's logo.
waterproof headgear for keeping hair dry in the shower
She wore a shower cap to keep her hair dry.
snug woolen hat for cold weather, sometimes with a tail or tassel
He wore a ski cap to keep warm.
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- French:coiffe racinaire, ...
- German:Wurzelhaube, ...
- Italian:caliptra, ...
- Spanish:cofia radicular, ...
- Portuguese:coifa da raiz, ...
- Chinese:根冠, ...
- Japanese:根冠, ...
- Arabic:قِمَّة الجَذْر, ...
- Hebrew:כִּפַּת שֹׁרֶשׁ, ...
- Russian:корневой чехлик, ...
- Ukrainian:кореневий чохлик, ...
- Hindi:मूल टोपी, ...
- Bengali:মূল টুপি, ...
- Catalan:càpsula radicular, ...
- Czech:kořenová čepička, ...
- Danish:rodhætte, ...
- Dutch:wortelmuts, ...
- Greek:ριζικό κάλυμμα, ...
- Hungarian:gyökérsüveg, ...
- Khmer:មួកឫស, ...
- Korean:뿌리 덮개, ...
- Persian:کلاهک ریشه, ...
- Polish:osłonka korzenia, ...
- Portuguese (BR):coifa da raiz, ...
- Romanian:căpăcelul rădăcinii, ...
- Swedish:rotmössa, ...
- Thai:ปลายราก, ...
- Turkish:kök başlığı, ...
- Vietnamese:mũ rễ, ...
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