Groove

Definition of Groove

n.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.(Mining) A shaft or excavation.
v. t.1.To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow.
[imp. & p. p. Grooved ; p. pr. & vb. n. Groving.]

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