rut
Pronunciation
/rʌt/

Definition & Meaning of "rut"in English

Rut
01

a fixed, boring routine that is difficult to break or escape

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
ruts
Examples
He was stuck in a rut at his job.
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.

Examples
The dirt road was full of deep ruts after the heavy rain.
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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
rut
3rd person singular
ruts
Present participle
rutting
Past simple
rutted
Past participle
rutted
02

hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

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