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rootball

[root-bawl, root-]

noun

  1. a roughly spherical aggregate of roots root and soil that is transplanted with a plant, especially a tree or shrub.

  2. the ball of soil and roots root of a plant growing in a pot or other container.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of rootball1

First recorded in 1925–30; root 1 + ball 1
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Example Sentences

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While England Bazball, Root has found a way to Rootball.

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Lay the pot on its side on a lawn or soft soil, and use the saw to gnaw away at the rootball to free it from the inside of the pot.

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Water enough to keep the rootball moist at all times, but don’t let it sit in water.

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When you move it inside, place the tree in a watertight container, and surround the rootball with sawdust or mulch to hold moisture and to help keep the tree upright.

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How to prepare a planting hole: Dig a hole 1 or 2 inches deeper and slightly wider than the plant’s rootball; make it slightly square and rough up the sides of the hole.

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