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tap·root

 (tăp′ro͞ot′, -ro͝ot′)
n.
The main root of a plant, usually stouter than the lateral roots and growing straight downward from the stem.

[From tap.]
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taproot

(ˈtæpˌruːt)
n
(Botany) the large single root of plants such as the dandelion, which grows vertically downwards and bears smaller lateral roots
[C17: from tap2 + root1]
ˈtapˌrooted adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

tap•root

(ˈtæpˌrut, -ˌrʊt)

n.
a main root descending downward and giving off small lateral roots.
[1595–1605]
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taproot

The thick and strong downward-growing root produced by some plants, shrubs, and trees.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.taproot - (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stemtaproot - (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
2.taproot - something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot"
germ, source, seed - anything that provides inspiration for later work
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Translations
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taproot

[ˈtæpruːt] Nraíz f central
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

taproot

[ˈtæpˌruːt] nradice f principale
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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This requires some weed identification since weeds may have taproots (roots that grow straight down into the soil), rhizomes (roots that travel under the surface of the soil), stolons (roots that travel on top of the soil) or fibrous root systems.
The increase in carbon concentration up to 5% with the application of 21 bendings (Figure 4E) in dry biomass may be indicative of lignin accumulation in taproots, thus enhancing its tolerance to the pendulum movement of shoots.
In the circumstances, a more strategic approach is required to get to the taproots not quick fixes.Honest and candid discussions regarding the matter are paramount.
What the horrifyingly named Defenders of the American Way view as a call to arms by a fringe element turns out to be a movement with deep taproots.
The seedlings taproots was sectioned at 5 cm from the seedlings stem, avoiding the occurrence of roots folding during transplanting.
Those with large taproots, such as dandelion and mallow, will be much harder to eradicate later.
Several species have long taproots, so if you are transplanting nut trees with root balls or bare roots, it is recommended to dig a fairly deep hole at planting time to minimize any damage and accommodate the roots.
The false dandelion has white petals and a yellow center with parachute-like seeds and hard-to-remove taproots, not to be confused with the dandelion whose colors are inverted.
Root vegetables fall into one of three categories: tubers, taproots, and bulbs.
Few people realise the thin taproots can also be eaten.