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单词 root cutter
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Definition of root cutter in English:

root cutter

noun ˈruːt ˌkʌtə
  • 1A collector of plants and their roots for medicinal purposes; a herbalist; = rhizotomist. Chiefly historical (as a gloss for the Greek etymon or with reference to ancient Greek medicine).

  • 2An implement or device used for cutting roots, especially (a) a tool or machine used to chop root vegetables; (b) an attachment for a plough, etc., which cuts underground tree roots.

Origin

Early 18th century. From root + cutter.

 
 

Definition of root cutter in US English:

root cutter

nounˈruːt ˌkʌtə
  • 1A collector of plants and their roots for medicinal purposes; a herbalist; = rhizotomist. Chiefly historical (as a gloss for the Greek etymon or with reference to ancient Greek medicine).

  • 2An implement or device used for cutting roots, especially (a) a tool or machine used to chop root vegetables; (b) an attachment for a plough, etc., which cuts underground tree roots.

Origin

Early 18th century. From root + cutter.

 
 
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