(of a pig, literally) To forage by poking the snout here and there. / To search for something in a similar manner. / (figuratively) To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.

(mathematics) Of a number or expression, a number or expression the cube of which is equal to the given number or expression.

(mathematics) The number which, when squared, yields another number. / (mathematics) The positive number which, when squared, yields another number; the principal square root.

(botany) Any adventitious root that grows from a plant stem above ground.

A disease, caused by a nematode, that causes swelling of the roots of oats

plural of root beer

plural of root vole

A species of vole, Microtus oeconomus.

The pressure (the result of osmosis) exerted by the roots of vascular plants that moves water into the leaves and causes guttation.

Alternative spelling of grassroots