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).

Exact synonyms: Channel
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"
Specialized synonyms: Dado, Mill
Generic synonyms: Incise
Derivative terms: Groover, Grooving

3. Noun. A settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape. "They fell into a conversational rut"
Exact synonyms: Rut
Generic synonyms: Modus Operandi, Routine

4. Verb. Hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove. "Furrow soil"
Exact synonyms: Furrow, Rut
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.
Exact synonyms: Vallecula
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

1. 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. A shaft or excavation. Origin: D. Groef, groeve; akin to E. Grove. See Grove. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Groove

grooliest
grooly
groom
groom-to-be
groomed
groomer
groomers
grooming
grooming
grooms
groomsman
groomsman
groomsmen
grooper
groove (current term)
groove (current term)
grooved
grooved tongue
groover
groovers
grooves
groove for arch of aorta
groove for auditory tube
groove for inferior petrosal sinus
groove for inferior venae cava
groove for middle temporal artery
groove for radial nerve
groove for sigmoid sinus
groove for spinal nerve
groove for subclavian vein

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