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3rove

Definition of ROVE

past and past participle of reeve

1rove

verb \ˈrōv\
rovedrov·ing

Definition of ROVE

intransitive verb
: to move aimlessly : roam
transitive verb
: to wander through or over
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Origin of ROVE

earlier, to shoot at random, wander, of unknown origin
First Known Use: 1536

Rhymes with ROVE

clove, cove, drove, fauve, grove, Jove, mauve, stove, trove

2rove

noun

Definition of ROVE

: an act or instance of wandering

First Known Use of ROVE

1606

4rove

transitive verb
rovedrov·ing

Definition of ROVE

: to join (textile fibers) with a slight twist and draw out into roving

Origin of ROVE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1789

5rove

noun

Definition of ROVE

: roving

First Known Use of ROVE

1789

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