Roots hold soil.

Meaning: This means that the roots of a plant help to keep the soil in place and prevent erosion.

Choice of Words: Roots are the underground parts of a plant that absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Hold means to keep something in place. Soil is the loose material on the surface of the earth in which plants grow. In this sentence, 'roots hold soil' means that the roots of a plant help to keep the soil in place and prevent erosion.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Roots hold soil, like glue holds paper.
• Roots hold soil in the ground.
• Roots spread deep in fertile soil.
• Roots anchor the tree in the soil.
• Roots anchor trees in soil.
• Roots dig deep, like hands in soil's embrace.
• Roots explore soil, like thirsty straws.
• Roots anchor tree in soil.
• Roots spread wide beneath the soil.
• Roots grow deep in soil.