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单词 rootball
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rootball in American English

(ˈruːtˌbɔl, ˈrut-)
noun
1. 
a roughly spherical aggregate of roots and soil that is transplanted with a plant, esp. a tree or shrub
2. 
the ball of soil and roots of a plant growing in a pot or other container
Word origin
[1925–30; root1 + ball1]

Examples of 'rootball' in a sentence
rootball

If the rootballs are overcrowded, they can be divided in the spring.Keep the rootball intact and water them well in.Get up as large a rootball as you can and water again after replanting.Replace the plant, trapping the wick between the rootball and the pot.But strong winds may rock the rootball and dry it out.Put the rootball into a plastic bag; wrap it up tight.When the compost is dry, soak the rootball briefly, then let it drain thoroughly.
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