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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.
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.
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.
04
to poke or search around with the snout
Intransitive
Examples
The pig began to rout through the mud in search of food.
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.
02
a group of wolves
03
an overwhelming defeat
