Rut ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Rut ( noun )

1. A long, narrow groove or channel made in a surface, especially one worn by the passage of wheels or by erosion.
2. A fixed or regular pattern of behavior or activity, especially one that is hard to break out of.
3. A period of sexual activity in animals, especially deer and sheep.

Origin:

Old english rut, of germanic origin; related to dutch roet "dregs" and german rute "rod, stem".

Examples:

1. The rut in the road was caused by heavy traffic.
2. He felt stuck in a rut in his job and needed a change.
3. The rut of daily routine was getting old.
4. The rut of the animal's horns were deep.
5. The rut of mating season had begun for the deer.

(As a verb)

Rut ( verb )

1. A long, narrow groove or channel made in a surface, especially one worn by the passage of wheels or by erosion.
2. A fixed or regular pattern of behavior or activity, especially one that is hard to break out of.
3. A period of sexual activity in animals, especially deer and sheep.

Origin:

Old english rut, of germanic origin; related to dutch roet "dregs" and german rute "rod, stem".

Examples:

1. The rut in the road was caused by heavy traffic.
2. He felt stuck in a rut in his job and needed a change.
3. The rut of daily routine was getting old.
4. The rut of the animal's horns were deep.
5. The rut of mating season had begun for the deer.