root climber

root climb·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [root, roo t klahy-mer]
- /rut, rʊt ˈklaɪ mər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [root, roo t klahy-mer]
- /rut, rʊt ˈklaɪ mər/

Definitions of root climber words

noun root climber a plant that clings to a surface and climbs by means of adventitious roots, as the ivy, Hedera helix. 1
noun root climber any of various climbing plants, such as the ivy, that adhere to a supporting structure by means of small roots growing from the side of the stem 0
noun root climber a climber that adheres to its support by means of roots 0

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Origin of root climber

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Root climber

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root climber popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

root climber usage trend in Literature

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