Definitions

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  • verb transitive, intransitive To root again, or in a new place.

Etymologies

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re- +‎ root

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Examples

  • Blythe collectors "reroot" her hair and substitute different eye chips for the original four colors.

    Muse In Miniature Helen Coster 2006

  • Dying back more is part of the process before the tree with the right sunlight and nurturing can adequately reroot and grow.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2011

  • Slice it from its wood or cork base, and it will reroot, even if it's a tad wilted.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Chantal Lamers 2010

  • Slice it from its wood or cork base, and it will reroot, even if it's a tad wilted.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Chantal Lamers 2009

  • Slice it from its wood or cork base, and it will reroot, even if it's a tad wilted.

    SFGate: Top News Stories 2009

  • Slice it from its wood or cork base, and it will reroot, even if it's a tad wilted.

    SFGate: Top News Stories 2009

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