rooter

/ˈruːtər/
noun
  1. A person who enthusiastically supports a person, team, or cause; a fan or cheerleader.
    • The stadium was filled with loyal rooters waving flags and shouting encouragement.
    • Every candidate needs a team of rooters to help spread their message.
    • She has been a dedicated rooter of the local soccer team since she was a child.
  2. A tool or machine used to dig up or remove roots from the ground.
    • After the construction, a rooter was brought in to remove the tangled roots.
    • The farmer used a mechanical rooter to clear the field of old tree stumps.
    • He rented a rooter from the hardware store to prepare the garden bed.
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