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Rootch

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Rootch"

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rootnounThe part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
root aboutverb(figuratively) To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.
root aroundverb(idiomatic, chiefly US) Alternative form of root about. [(of a pig, literal) To forage by poking the snout here and there.]
rootlenoun(of a person) to search for something from a drawer, closet, etc.; to dig out.
ripeOf a fruit, vegetable, seed, etc., ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature.
routnoun(originally military) The act of completely defeating an army or other enemy force, causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; (by extension) in politics, sport, etc.: a convincing defeat; a thrashing, a trouncing.
grubnoun(uncountable, slang) Food.
snootle aroundverbTo search by digging with the snout; root about.
rat throughverb(transitive) To rummage; to pick over.
foragenounAn act or instance of foraging.
ferknoun(UK) To rummage, in order to search for something; to dig amongst articles or move things aside in order to try and find something.
pokenounA prod, jab, or thrust.
fossicknoun(intransitive, Australia, British, New Zealand) To search for something; to rummage.
pirootverbTo whirl around, to wander aimlessly.
rustle upverb(idiomatic) To forage for, or (figuratively) to quickly prepare, something.
grub upverb(dated) To pull (something) up by the roots; to uproot.
rakenoun(agriculture, horticulture) A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.
rummagenounA thorough search, usually resulting in disorder.
dredge upverb(figuratively) To find by diligently searching, especially from unsavory sources.
rumpnounThe buttocks.

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