taproot
Translation
taproot
Examples
Carrots and parsnips are types of taproot.
Carrots and parsnips are types of taproot.
The oak tree has a deep taproot.
The oak tree has a deep taproot.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the taproot)) the main root of a plant. A dandelion has a long taproot.
Similar Words
main root; Antonyms: fibrous root
Etymology
A compound of 'tap' (like a spigot, something that goes straight down) and 'root'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a water tap going straight down into the ground. That's a taproot.