car·rot
 carrot
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- pronunciation:
- kae
r
t
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a plant cultivated for its edible orange root.
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definition 2: |
the root alone, which has a crunchy texture, orange color, and tapered shape.
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definition 3: |
any lure used to encourage the behavior one desires.
In training animals, she uses the carrot rather than the stick. |
related words: |
inducement |
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derivation: |
carroty (adj.) |
The words
carrot,
carat, and
caret all sound alike but have different meanings.