groove
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noun \ˈgrüv\Definition of GROOVE
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: a long narrow channel or depression
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: top form <a great talker when he is in the groove>
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: the middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit <a fastball right in the groove>
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: an enjoyable or exciting experience
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: a pronounced enjoyable rhythm
Examples of GROOVE
- the grooves on a vinyl record
- The door slides along a groove in the doorframe.
- He's a great pitcher when he's in a groove.
- She hasn't yet found her groove.
- They've gotten stuck in a groove in their jobs.
Origin of GROOVE
Middle English grove pit, cave, from Middle Dutch groeve; akin to Old High German gruoba pit, cave, Old English grafan to dig — more at grave
First Known Use: 1659
2groove
verbgroovedgroov·ing
Definition of GROOVE
transitive verb
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a : to make a groove in b : to join by a groove
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: to perfect by repeated practice <grooved her golf swing>
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: to throw (a pitch) in the groove
intransitive verb
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: to become joined or fitted by a groove
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: to form a groove
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: to enjoy oneself intensely
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: to interact harmoniously <contemporary minds and rock groove together — Benjamin DeMott>
— groov·er noun
Examples of GROOVE
- We grooved to the beat.
- <if you groove that piece of wood, we should be able to fit this smaller board into it>
First Known Use of GROOVE
1686
groove
noun \ˈgrüv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GROOVE
: a long narrow depression occurring naturally on the surface of an organism or an anatomical part
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