groove
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noun \ˈgrüv\Definition of GROOVE
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: a long narrow channel or depression
3
: 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
6
: 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
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