Structure and Function of the Skin. NOTE: This is the Consumer Version. The skin is the bodyâs largest organ. The skin keeps vital chemicals and nutrients in the body while providing a barrier against dangerous substances from entering the body and provides a shield from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun.
root crop. n. A crop, as of turnips or yams, grown for its edible roots. root crop. n. (Agriculture) a crop, as of turnips or beets, cultivated for the food value of its roots. rootâ² crop`. n. a crop, as beets, grown for its roots. root crop. A vegetable, such as beetroot, carrot, parsnip and potato, that is grown for its edible roots.
1. the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered: the wheat crop. 2. the yield of such produce in one season. 3. the yield of any product in a season. 4. a group of persons or things appearing or occurring together: the new crop of freshmen.