rootle

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Verb rootle has 1 sense

rout, root, rootle - dig with the snout; "the pig was rooting for truffles"
--₁ is one way to dig, delve, cut into, turn over
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Term:

rootle

Part of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

(Popular)

To search for something, typically in a disorderly or haphazard manner; to rummage or dig around.

- *Example Sentence:* Sarah rootled through her closet looking for her missing sock.

(Local)

To clear or dig up with the snout, as a pig does.

- *Example Sentence:* The pig began to rootle in the dirt, searching for truffles.

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Term: rootle

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

(Popular) To search for something, typically in a disorderly or haphazard manner; to rummage or dig around.

Example Sentence: Sarah rootled through her closet looking for her missing sock.

(Local) To clear or dig up with the snout, as a pig does.

Example Sentence: The pig began to rootle in the dirt, searching for truffles.

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