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Pronunciation : Groove
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [D. groef, groeve; akin to E. grove. See Grove.]
Definition : 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. Etym: [See Grove.] (Mining)

Defn: A shaft or excavation. [Prov. Eng.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Groove
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow.

t. [imp. & p. p. Grooved; p. pr. & vb. n. Groving.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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