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Definition of rootball

rootball

/ˈruːt.bɔːl/
root · ball
Plural:rootballs
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• noun

1

The compact mass of roots and attached soil at the base of a plant, especially when lifted from the ground or removed from a container for transplanting.

Example

"Before placing the sapling into the planting hole, gently loosen the outer edges of the rootball so the roots can spread outward."

• Nearby Words

rooster
roosterfish
root
rootball
rootbound
rooted
rootedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rootball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rootball
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