Roots hold ground.

Meaning: This means that the roots of a tree hold onto the ground and keep the tree stable.

Choice of Words: Roots are the part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients. Hold is a verb that means to keep something in a particular place or position. Ground is the solid surface of the earth. In this context, it means that the roots of a tree keep it anchored in the ground so it doesn't fall over.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Roots hold tree in ground.
• Roots hold soil in the ground.
• Roots hold trees in ground.
• Roots hold tree firmly in ground.
• Roots hold tree firm in ground.
• Roots hold trees in the ground.
• Roots anchor plants, like anchors hold boats.
• Roots hold soil, like glue holds paper.
• Roots hold, anchor tree in place.
• Roots hold the tree in place.