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Definition of root crop - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
agricultureTECH. plant grown for its edible rootsTECH.
- Carrots are a common root crop grown worldwide.
- Farmers often rotate root crops to maintain soil health.
- Root crops like beets are harvested in the fall.
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Images of root crop
plant grown for its edible roots
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 crop
appear unexpectedly in a situation
New challenges may crop up during the project.
abundance or excess of something
The festival saw a bumper crop of visitors this year.
appear at the surface of the ground
The mineral seam crops out near the river.
the best or most desirable part of a group
She is the cream of the crop in her class.
best or most desirable part of a group
She was the pick of the crop in the auditions.
plants produce far less than normal because of bad weather or pests
Weeks of drought led to crop failure across the region.
crop grown mainly to be sold for money
Wheat is an important cash crop in this region.
pattern in crops made by flattening, sometimes linked to UFOs
Many people visited the crop circle to take photos.
short top revealing the midriff
She wore a crop top to the party.
cut hair very short and evenly
The barber will give a close crop to his hair.
short whip used to encourage a horse
She gently tapped the horse with her riding crop.
crops currently growing in the fields
Farmers assessed the standing crop before the harvest.
crop grown for sale to make money
Cotton is a major money crop in the region.
completely and without hesitation
He was thrown out neck and crop.
crop grown mainly to be sold to buyers in other countries
Coffee is an important export crop for many tropical countries.
plant grown in fields mainly for dry edible seeds like wheat
The farmer rotated his grain crop to keep the soil healthy.
main farm plant grown in large amounts as basic food source
Rice is the most important staple crop for millions of people.
crop grown for human consumption like wheat or rice
Farmers focus on growing food crops like corn and potatoes.
total amount of plants grown on farms in certain area or season
Last year’s crop production exceeded all previous records.
farming method of growing different crops in sequence
Crop rotation helps prevent soil from losing nutrients.
planned control of field plants to increase yield and quality
Modern crop management uses sensors to monitor soil moisture and plant health.
related to crops grown in fields
Field-crop management is essential for a good harvest.
mark indicating where to trim printed material
The designer placed crop marks to guide the cutting process.
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- French:légume-racine, ...
- German:Wurzelgemüse, ...
- Italian:radice commestibile, ...
- Spanish:cultivo de raíz, ...
- Portuguese:tubérculo, ...
- Chinese:根茎作物, ...
- Japanese:根菜, ...
- Arabic:محصول جذري, ...
- Hebrew:גִּדּוּל שֹׁרֶשׁ, ...
- Russian:корнеплод, ...
- Ukrainian:коренеплід, ...
- Hindi:जड़ फसल, ...
- Bengali:মূল ফসল, ...
- Catalan:tubercle, ...
- Czech:okopanina, ...
- Danish:rodafgrøde, ...
- Dutch:wortelgewas, ...
- Greek:ριζοκαλλιέργεια, ...
- Hungarian:gyökérnövény, ...
- Khmer:ដំណាំឫស, ...
- Korean:뿌리채소, ...
- Persian:محصول ریشهای, ...
- Polish:warzywo korzeniowe, ...
- Portuguese (BR):cultura de raiz, ...
- Romanian:cultură de rădăcini, ...
- Swedish:rotfrukt, ...
- Thai:พืชราก, ...
- Turkish:kök bitki, ...
- Vietnamese:cây trồng lấy rễ, ...
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