noun Download 🔗Share A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression. Examples : "The new computer keyboard has small grooves to help your fingers find the correct keys. " technical part material geology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fixed routine. Examples : "After years in the same job, his days had settled into comfortable grooves. " tendency action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit. Examples : "The pitcher needs to avoid throwing the ball down the middle; those pitches in the grooves are the easiest to hit for a home run. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pronounced, enjoyable rhythm. Examples : "The reggae music had deep grooves that made everyone want to dance. " music entertainment sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A shaft or excavation. Examples : "The mechanic inspected the grooves in the worn tire to see if it was still safe to drive on the road. " technical part structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A racing line, a path across the racing circuit's surface that a racecar will usually track on. (Note: There may be multiple grooves on any particular circuit or segment of circuit) Examples : "The race car driver followed the established grooves around the corner, seeking the fastest route. " sport race vehicle technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow. Examples : "The woodworker grooves the surface of the board to create a decorative pattern. " technical machine action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To perform, dance to, or enjoy rhythmic music. Examples : "I was just starting to groove to the band when we had to leave." music entertainment dance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading