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RUT

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rut.

Rut - as a noun

A groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

A settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape

Example: "They fell into a conversational rut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
groove10

Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estrus6heat7oestrus7

Rut - as a verb

Be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals

Hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

Example: "Furrow soil"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
furrow12groove10

Example Sentences

"The car got stuck in a deep rut in the muddy road."
"After years of working the same job, John felt stuck in a rut and decided to change careers."
"The hiker slipped and fell into a rut on the trail."
"The bicycle tire caught in a rut and caused the rider to lose balance."
"The farmer used a plow to fill in the ruts left by the tractor in the field."
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Word Game Points

Is RUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rut is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUT has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is RUT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rut is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is RUT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rut is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUT has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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