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Word: Groove
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (denoting a mine or shaft): from Dutch groeve ‘furrow, pit’; related to grave
ɡruːv
a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material.
Short Definition:long narrow cut or depression
an established routine or habit
Short Definition:established routine or habit
Examples:- his thoughts were slipping into a familiar groove
a particular rhythm in popular or jazz music
Short Definition:rhythm in popular or jazz music
Examples:- her vocals drift delicately across a soaring soul groove
Word: Groove
Speech Type: Verb
ɡruːv
make a groove or grooves in
Short Definition:make groove or grooves in
Examples:- deep lines grooved her face
dance or listen to popular or jazz music
Short Definition:dance to or play popular or jazz music
Examples:- they were grooving to Motown
pitch (a ball) in the centre of the strike zone
Short Definition:pitch ball in centre of strike zone
Examples:- he grooved a fastball in the 9th inning
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