Rooter

Pronunciation: /ˈruːtər/

Definitions of rooter

noun a device used for clearing drains by forcing a flow of water through them

Example Sentences

A1 A rooter is a person who cheers for a sports team.

A2 My dad is a big rooter for the local football team.

B1 The rooter of the company's success can be traced back to its innovative products.

B2 As a dedicated rooter of environmental causes, she always volunteers for clean-up events.

C1 The rooter of the issue lies in the lack of communication between departments.

C2 He is a true rooter of justice, always fighting for what is right.

Examples of rooter in a Sentence

formal The rooter machine efficiently clears out any blockages in the plumbing system.

informal I called a rooter to fix the clogged drain in my bathroom.

slang My friend is a real rooter when it comes to fixing cars.

figurative She is the rooter of all our family gatherings, always bringing everyone together.

Grammatical Forms of rooter

• past tense: rooted
• plural: rooters
• comparative: more rooter
• superlative: most rooter
• present tense: root
• future tense: will root
• perfect tense: have rooted
• continuous tense: is rooting
• singular: rooter
• positive degree: rooter
• infinitive: to root
• gerund: rooting
• participle: rooting

Origin and Evolution of rooter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rooter' originated from the Middle English term 'roten' which means to root or dig up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rooter' evolved to refer to someone who enthusiastically supports a particular team or cause, particularly in sports. It can also be used to describe a person or machine that clears obstructions by rooting or digging them up.