Rut
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British pronunciation/rʌt/
American pronunciation/rʌt/

Definition & Meaning of "rut"

Rut
01

a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape

02

a groove or track made in a road by cars driving over it many times

What is a "rut"?

A rut is a long, narrow groove or mark that forms in a road or path due to repeated pressure, often from vehicles. It happens when the surface wears down over time, creating visible tracks in the ground. Ruts are most commonly seen on dirt or gravel roads, but they can also appear on paved roads if the traffic is heavy enough. Ruts can make driving uncomfortable and potentially dangerous, as they can cause vehicles to go off track or get stuck. Fixing ruts usually involves leveling the surface and adding new material to smooth out the road.

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The dirt road was full of deep ruts after the heavy rain.
She navigated carefully to avoid the ruts in the gravel path.
Ruts can develop quickly on unpaved roads.
03

applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

to rut
01

to go through a period of sexual activity or sexual aggression, especially in certain animals during their mating season

02

hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

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