SINCE 1828
rut
noun (1)
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Definition of rut
(Entry 1 of 4)
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
rut
verb (1)
rutted;
rutting
Definition of rut (Entry 2 of 4)
: to be in or enter into a state of rut
rut
noun (2)Definition of rut (Entry 3 of 4)
rut
verb (2)
rutted;
rutting
Definition of rut (Entry 4 of 4)
: to make a rut in : furrow
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rut
noun
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Kids Definition of rut
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage
rut
verb
rutted;
rutting
Kids Definition of rut (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make a track in
rut
noun
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Medical Definition of rut
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
rutted;
rutting
Medical Definition of rut (Entry 2 of 2)
: to be in or enter into a state of rut
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