nounπShareSexual desire or oestrus of cattle, and various other mammals."The cows showed clear signs of ruts during the spring. "animalsexbiologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe noise made by deer during sexual excitement."During the autumn, we could hear the bucks' ruts echoing through the forest as they competed for mates. "animalsoundnaturebiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRoaring, as of waves breaking upon the shore; rote."The ruts of the ocean filled the small beach house with a constant, low rumble, making it hard to concentrate. "soundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA furrow, groove, or track worn in the ground, as from the passage of many wheels along a road."After the heavy rain, the farmer's truck left deep ruts in the muddy field. "environmentgeologygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fixed routine, procedure, line of conduct, thought or feeling."The students fell into ruts of studying only the night before tests. "waytendencyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dull routine.""After years of doing the same job, she felt stuck in the ruts of a dull routine and decided to look for a new challenge." "attitudeconditionmindsituationtendencywayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
