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groove
noun
    1. A long narrow channel, especially one cut with a tool.
      Thesaurus: rut, channel, gutter, trench, canal, furrow, flute, hollow, valley; Antonym: ridge.
    2. The continuous track cut into the surface of a record (noun 4), along which the stylus moves.
    3. colloq
      A set routine, especially a monotonous one.
    4. Repetitive, rhythmic, musical patterns used in creating dance music for clubs.
verb grooved, grooving
    1. To cut a groove in something.
    intr
    2. dated, slang
      To enjoy oneself.
Idiom: in the groove
    colloq
    In top form.
      Example: The champion is really in the groove
      Thesaurus: efficient, skilful, operative, working.
Etymology: 14c as grofe: from Dutch groeve a furrow.



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