roothold

root·hold

noun \ˈrüt-ˌhōld, ˈru̇t-\

Definition of ROOTHOLD

1

: the anchorage of a plant to soil through the growing and spreading of roots

2

: a place where plants may obtain a roothold

First Known Use of ROOTHOLD

1839

Rhymes with ROOTHOLD

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