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Definition of grooved - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
behaviorsettled into a routine or pattern
- His grooved lifestyle left little room for spontaneity.
2.
textureshaving grooves on its surface
- The grooved table added a rustic charm to the room.
Expressions with grooved
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firmly established in a routine or habit
His daily schedule is well-grooved.
Origin of grooved
Old English, grōf (groove)
Terms with grooved included in their meaning
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simple machines
grooved wheel guiding rope or cable, helping lift or shift heavy weight
transportation
grooved outer surface of a tyre that touches the road
grooved
marked with long narrow grooves or wrinkles
shipping material
packaging material with grooved and ridged layers
grooved object
having narrow openings or grooves on the surface
grooved surface
having grooves or ridges
coins
having a grooved or fluted edge
grooved
having spiral grooves like a gun barrel
grooved
having thin parallel channels or grooves
grooved
having a groove or channel
grooved
having grooves or ridges
coin edge
raised or grooved border on a coin made by a machine
medical
any grooved bony or cartilaginous part aiding movement
Examples of grooved in a sentence
The grooved schedule was hard to alter. The grooved surface of the vinyl record was dusty. He admired the grooved patterns on the ancient pottery.
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- French:routinier, rainuré, ...
- German:eingefahren, gerillt, ...
- Italian:stabilito, scanalato, ...
- Spanish:rutinario, ranurado, ...
- Portuguese:rotineiro, sulcado, ...
- Chinese:刻板的, 有凹槽的, ...
- Japanese:定型化した, 溝のある, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَوِّد, مُخَدَّد, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁגְרָתִי, מְחוֹרָץ, ...
- Russian:устоявшийся, рифленый, ...
- Ukrainian:звичний, рифлений, ...
- Hindi:स्थिर, खांचे वाला, ...
Definition of groove - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
lifestylefixed routine or habit
- He fell into a comfortable groove at work.
2.
musicpronounced enjoyable rhythm in music
- The band played with a great groove.
3.
- She was in the groove all night.
4.
recordDated spiral channel in a gramophone recordDated
- The needle followed the groove of the record.
5.
geometrylong narrow channel or depression in a surface
- The carpenter cut a groove into the wood.
6.
medicalTECH. furrow or channel on a bodily structureTECH.
- The surgeon noted the groove in the bone.
7.
motor racingTECH. racing line on a circuitTECH.
- The driver stayed in the groove during the race.
Verb
1.
cuttingtr. cut a channel into a surface for fitting or drainagetr.
- He grooved the wood for the cabinet.
2.
- They grooved to the DJ's beats all night.
Images of groove
spiral channel in a gramophone record 
long narrow channel or depression in a surface
Expressions with groove
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reach a state of smooth performance
After a few minutes, the team got into a groove.
start performing well or efficiently
The team got into the groove and started winning every game.
to become comfortable with a routine or activity
After a few weeks, she found a groove in her new job.
become comfortable or proficient in an activity
After weeks of practice, she finally found her groove in the new job.
start dancing or enjoying music
She got her groove on at the party.
being in a comfortable and effective state
She's really in a groove with her new job.
performing smoothly and efficiently with focus
During the concert, the band was in the groove.
follow one's own path or ideas
He prefers to march to a different groove in his career.
express joy through dancing
Whenever he hears his favorite song, he busts a groove.
method of fitting similar objects together edge to edge
The floorboards were installed using tongue and groove.
channel to reduce stress in materials
The relief groove helps prevent cracks in the metal structure.
become deeply absorbed in something
He can groove on his painting for hours without a break.
Origin of groove
Dutch, groeve (furrow)
Examples of groove in a sentence
After retirement, he missed his daily groove. The DJ found the perfect groove for the party. Her dance moves matched the groove perfectly. The music put everyone in a groove. Finding her groove, she danced effortlessly. Dust collected in the groove, affecting the sound quality.
Each groove on the record holds a different track. The record player needle fit perfectly into the groove. Rainwater collected in the groove of the sidewalk. The groove in the artery was clearly visible. A deep groove formed in the cartilage. He found the perfect groove on the track. Staying in the groove improved his lap times. She grooved the metal to fit the design. They grooved the track for better grip. She grooved to the rhythm of the live band. The crowd grooved along with the street performers.
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- French:habitude, rainurer, ...
- German:Routine, nuten, ...
- Italian:routine, scanalare, ...
- Spanish:rutina, ranurar, ...
- Portuguese:rotina, fresar, ...
- Chinese:惯例, 开槽, ...
- Japanese:ルーチン, 溝を切る, ...
- Arabic:رُوتِين, حَفَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁגְרָה, לַחְרוֹץ, ...
- Russian:рутина, делать канавку, ...
- Ukrainian:рутина, вирізати, ...
- Hindi:ढर्रा, नाली काटना, ...
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