ross
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rosses · rossing · rossed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The rough, scaly surface on the bark of trees.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To divest of the ross, or rough, scaly surface.
VerbRegister: US
Examples
to ross bark
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “ross” mean?
The rough, scaly surface on the bark of trees.
Is “ross” formal or informal?
ross is generally US.
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