Root and Rootle

Root

Root verb - Dig with the snout.
Usage example: the pig was rooting for truffles

Rootle is a synonym for root (British) in dig topic. In some cases you can use "Rootle" instead a verb "Root". informal substitute

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet

Rootle

Rootle verb - Dig with the snout.
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Synonyms for Rootle

Root is a synonym for rootle. You can use "Root" instead a verb "Rootle".
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