English Explanatory Dictionary

rootle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to dig into the ground, with the snout.
  2. to search for something from a drawer, closet, etc.; to dig out.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹuːtəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rootle.wav

Word forms

rootle rootles rootling rootled rookle

Etymology

From root (“to dig”) + -le (frequentative suffix).

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