What does root mean?
The part of a plant that grows underground and produces roots, or the central part of a tree or shrub from which branches grow. To remove the root of a plant, or to find and remove the cause of a problem.
Example
"The farmer carefully dug around the root of the tree to avoid damaging it."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.