rut

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noun (1)

ˈrət

: a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed

: the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season

rut

2 of 4

verb (1)

rutted; rutting

intransitive verb

: to be in or enter into a state of rut

rut

3 of 4

noun (2)

: a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage

: a groove in which something runs

: channel, furrow

: a usual or fixed practice

especially : a monotonous routine

fall easily into a conversational rut

rut

4 of 4

verb (2)

rutted; rutting

transitive verb

: to make a rut in : furrow

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English rutte, from Middle French ruit rut, disturbance, from Late Latin rugitus roar, from Latin rugire to roar; akin to Middle Irish rucht roar, Old Church Slavonic rŭžati to neigh

Noun (2)

perhaps modification of Middle French route way, route

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1600, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (2)

1607, in the meaning defined above

单词	rut
释义	rut 1 of 4 noun (1) ˈrət 1 : a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed 2 : the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season rut 2 of 4 verb (1) rutted; rutting intransitive verb : to be in or enter into a state of rut rut 3 of 4 noun (2) 1 a : a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage b : a groove in which something runs c : channel, furrow 2 : a usual or fixed practice especially : a monotonous routine fall easily into a conversational rut rut 4 of 4 verb (2) rutted; rutting transitive verb : to make a rut in : furrow Synonyms Noun (2) drill grind groove lockstep pattern rote routine treadmill See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English rutte, from Middle French ruit rut, disturbance, from Late Latin rugitus roar, from Latin rugire to roar; akin to Middle Irish rucht roar, Old Church Slavonic rŭžati to neigh Noun (2) perhaps modification of Middle French route way, route First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (1) 1600, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (2) 1607, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition rut 1 of 2 noun ˈrət 1 : a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage 2 : routine entry 1 sense 1 rut 2 of 2 verb rutted; rutting : to make a track in Medical Definition rut 1 of 2 noun ˈrət 1 : a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed 2 : the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season rut 2 of 2 intransitive verb rutted; rutting : to be in or enter into a state of rut rut noun as in routine an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity I've fallen into a rut, watching television and then going to bed every night Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance routine grind groove rote pattern habit treadmill drill lockstep technique strategy method style practice regimen tradition approach plan program housekeeping procedure fashion way trick tack scheme daily dozen manner wont policy custom practise design convention
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rut

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