roothold

/ˈruːthoʊld/
noun
  1. A place or position where a plant's roots can take hold and grow.
    • The gardener prepared a soft roothold for the new sapling.
    • Moss needs a damp roothold to spread across the forest floor.
    • The ivy found a roothold in the cracks of the old stone wall.
  2. A secure position or foundation from which something can develop or advance.
    • The startup gained a roothold in the competitive tech market.
    • Her early training gave her a solid roothold in the world of classical music.
    • The new policy needs a roothold in the community before it can succeed.
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