English Words Starting With R

• rootcap

  nounVery Rare / Technical
  /ˈruːtkæp/A protective cap of tissue at the tip of a plant root.
• rooter

  nounlow
  /ˈruːtə(r)/A person or thing that roots; specifically, one who enthusiastically supports a sports team or competitor.
• roothold

  nounlow
  /ˈruːt.həʊld/A secure point where a plant's root anchors into the soil, providing physical stability and access to nutrients.
• rooting

  adjectivenounMedium (B1-B2)
  /ˈruːtɪŋ/The present participle/gerund of the verb 'to root,' meaning to cheer for, support enthusiastically, or to search energetically.
• rooting compound

  nounB2
  /ˈruːtɪŋ/The verbal noun/gerund of 'root,' meaning to search, rummage, or dig for something, or to cheer for a sports team.
• rootkit

  nounverb-ambitransitivelow
  /ˈruːt.kɪt/A set of malicious software tools that provide unauthorized, privileged access to a computer system while hiding its presence.
• rootle

  verbLow
  /ˈruːt(ə)l/To dig or poke about with the nose or snout (like a pig) in search of food; to rummage or search busily.
• rootlet

  nounC2
  /ˈruːt.lət/A small, fine, secondary root branching from a main root in a plant.
• roots blower

  nounTechnical / Very Low
  /ˈruːts ˌbləʊ.ə/A type of positive displacement air pump using two meshing lobed rotors to move air or gas.
• roots music

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈruːts ˌmjuːzɪk/A broad category of traditional or folk-origin music, often characterized by acoustic instrumentation, simple forms, and themes of cultural identity.
• rootserver

  nounC2
  /ˈruːtˌsɜː.vər/A central, authoritative server that forms the foundation of a networked computer system or service, particularly in internet infrastructure.
• rootstalk

  nounRare/Specialist
  /ˈruːt.stɔːk/A botanical term referring to a horizontal underground plant stem that often serves as a storage organ and can produce new shoots and roots.
• rootstock

  nounC2
  /ˈruːtstɒk/a plant onto which another plant is grafted; the underground part of a plant from which new shoots grow
• rootworm

  nounC2
  /ˈruːt.wɜːm/A worm or insect larva that feeds on the roots of plants, especially crops.
• rope

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /rəʊp/A length of thick, strong cord made by twisting together strands of natural fibres (like hemp) or synthetic material, used for tying, pulling, climbing, or securing things.
• rope dancer

  nounC2
  /ˈrəʊp ˌdɑːnsə/A performer who dances, walks, or performs acrobatics on a tightly stretched rope, typically at a fair or in a circus.
• rope in

  verbC1
  /ˈrəʊp ɪn/To persuade or enlist someone to participate in something, often using clever or persistent tactics.
• rope socket

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊp ˌsɒkɪt/A mechanical fitting or device designed to securely attach or terminate a rope, typically used with wire ropes for lifting, towing, or rigging applications.
• rope stitch

  nounLow
  /rəʊp stɪtʃ/A decorative stitch in knitting or embroidery that creates a twisted, rope-like pattern.
• rope tow

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈrəʊp ˌtəʊ/A motor-driven endless loop of rope, used to pull skiers uphill along a gentle slope.

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