Its roots held the earth firmly in their grasp.

Meaning: The tree's roots were very strong and spread out wide, holding the soil tightly in place.

Choice of Words: "Held" implies a strong grip or embrace, while "earth" refers to the ground or soil. "Firmly" suggests a secure and stable hold, and "grasp" implies a tight grip.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Its roots dug deep into the earth, anchoring it firmly in place.
• The roots of the tree held it firmly in the ground.
• Roots held tree firmly in ground.
• Roots held the tree firmly in place.
• Roots held trees firmly in the ground.
• Roots spread deep into the earth, anchoring the tree firmly.
• Roots spread wide, anchoring tree in earth firmly.
• Roots spread wide, anchoring tree firmly in earth.
• Roots grasp earth, firm and deep.
• Roots reach deep, grasp earth tight.