rootling Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: R UW1 T L IH0 NG
What Does Rootling Mean?
Rootling is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of rootle. As a noun, it means A small or miniature root; a rootlet.
Rootling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of rootle
Rootling as a Noun
- A small or miniature root; a rootlet.
- a plantling just beginning to root.
Verb
- (of an animal) to dig into the ground, with the snout.
- (of a person) to search for something from a drawer, closet, etc.; to dig out.
Synonyms of Rootling
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Rootling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rootling
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Rootling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
rootling
rootling (plural rootlings)
Origin of Rootling
Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Origin 2: From root + -ling.