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to rout
01
to defeat someone or something in a decisive and overwhelming manner
Transitive: to rout an opponent
Examples
The army launched a surprise attack to rout the enemy forces and secure a quick victory.
The soccer team played exceptionally well, managing to rout their opponents with a 5-0 score.
02
to cause a group of people or animals to scatter or disperse
Transitive: to rout a group
Examples
The loud noise from the fireworks routed the birds, sending them flying in all directions.
The alarm went off, and the crowd was routed from the building in a panic.
03
to carve out, gouge, or create a furrow in a material like wood, metal, or earth
Transitive: to rout solid material
Examples
The carpenter routed the wood to create a smooth, rounded edge.
He used a tool to rout the metal, leaving deep grooves along the surface.
04
to poke or search around with the snout
Intransitive
Examples
The pig began to rout through the mud in search of food.
The dog routed through the yard, sniffing for any scraps it could find.
Rout
01
a disorderly and frenzied crowd of people, often characterized by chaos and confusion
Examples
As the concert ended, a rout of enthusiastic fans surged toward the exit, creating a chaotic scene.
The sudden appearance of a fire alarm caused a rout of panicked shoppers in the crowded mall.
02
a group of wolves
03
an overwhelming defeat
