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Definition of Groove
1. Noun. A long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record).
Specialized synonyms: Dado, Flute, Fluting, Quirk, Rabbet, Rebate, Track, Rut, Stria, Striation, Washout
Generic synonyms: Depression, Impression, Imprint
2. Verb. Make a groove in, or provide with a groove. "Groove a vinyl record"
3. Noun. A settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape. "They fell into a conversational rut"
4. Verb. Hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove. "Furrow soil"
Generic synonyms: Cut Into, Delve, Dig, Turn Over
Derivative terms: Furrow, Rut
5. Noun. (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part.
Generic synonyms: Body Part
Specialized synonyms: Costal Groove, Fissure
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Definition of Groove
1. n. A furrow, channel, or long hollow, such as may be formed by cutting, molding, grinding, the wearing force of flowing water, or constant travel; a depressed way; a worn path; a rut.
2. v. t. To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow.
Definition of Groove
1. to form a groove (a long, narrow depression) [v GROOVED, GROOVING, GROOVES]
Medical Definition of Groove
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1. A furrow, channel, or long hollow, such as may be formed by cutting, molding, grinding, the wearing force of flowing water, or constant travel; a depressed way; a worn path; a rut.
2. Hence: The habitual course of life, work, or affairs; fixed routine. "The gregarious trifling of life in the social groove." (J. Morley)
3. [See Grove.