Words that rhyme with -oot

A hoot is a sound an owl makes. Hooting is also used to describe similar sounds made by other animals, even people. For example "she hooted with laughter".

A lute is a stringed instrument, similar to a guitar but with a distinctive shape. It is most often associated with medieval times, but references to similar instruments can be found that are much older.

A parachute is a large piece of fabric you attach to yourself if you know you are going to fall a very long way and want to land safely. Parachutes slow down the speed of your fall by creating drag. Parachutes are used by skydivers, to slow down racing cars and space shuttles, and for dropping supplies to stranded people from a plane so the supplies don't break on the way down.

The roots of a plant are usually under the ground, holding the plant in place. The plant absorbs some food through its roots. The picture is of a tree where some of the dirt has washed away, so you can see its roots.

You shoot when you fire a projectile from a weapon such as a gun or bow.