Roots grip earth like an anchor in a turbulent sea.

Meaning: The tree's roots hold the ground firmly like an anchor holds a boat in a rough sea.

Choice of Words: Roots are the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients. Grip means to hold something tightly. Earth is the planet we live on. Anchor is a heavy object attached to a chain or rope that is dropped into the water to keep a boat or ship in place. Turbulent means very rough and stormy. Sea is a large body of salt water. Like is used to compare two things.

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• Roots anchor trees in earth's embrace.
• Roots anchor trees earth's embrace.
• Roots anchor the tree in the earth.
• Roots anchor tree in earth.
• Roots anchor dreams in the earth.
• Roots anchor plants, like strong hands.
• Roots anchor plants, like anchors hold boats.
• Roots anchor the tree in the soil.