rut

noun \ ˈrət \

Definition of rut

1 : a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed

2 : the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season

Origin and Etymology of rut

Middle English rutte, from Middle French ruit rut, disturbance, from Late Latin rugitus roar, from Latin rugire to roar; akin to Middle Irish rucht roar, Old Church Slavonic rŭžati to neigh

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First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast

rut

verb

Definition of rut

rutted; rutting

intransitive verb

: to be in or enter into a state of rut

First Known Use of rut

1600

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Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

rut

noun

Definition of rut

1 a : a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage

b : a groove in which something runs

c : channel, furrow

2 : a usual or fixed practice; especially : a monotonous routine

fall easily into a conversational rut

Origin and Etymology of rut

perhaps modification of Middle French route way, route

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First Known Use: 1552

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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rut

verb

Definition of rut

rutted; rutting

transitive verb

: to make a rut in : furrow

First Known Use of rut

1607

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RUT Defined for Kids

rut

noun \ ˈrət \

Definition of rut for Students

1 : a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage

2 : ¹routine 1

rut

verb

Definition of rut for Students

rutted; rutting

: to make a track in

Medical Dictionary

rut

noun \ ˈrət \

medical Definition of rut

1 : a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed

2 : the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season