root about

Verb

 * 1)  To forage by poking the snout here and there.
 * 2) To search for something in a similar manner.
 * 3)  To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.
 * 1)  To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.

Usage notes

 * As with most phrases which can contain both around and about, root around is more common in US usage and root about more common in the UK.

Translations

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