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Definition of grooving - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- The band played a grooving tune that got everyone dancing.
2.
- She was grooving to the music all night long.
3.
technologyRare in the process of forming groovesRare
- The machine is grooving the metal surface for better grip.
Noun
1.
- The band's grooving kept the audience dancing all night.
2.
- His grooving at the concert was evident to all.
3.
technologyRare the act of creating grooves in a surfaceRare
- The grooving of the metal was precise and clean.
Expressions with grooving
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making progress or advancing
The project is moving and grooving smoothly.
Origin of grooving
English, groove (furrow) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of grooving in a sentence
The grooving rhythm was infectious. They were grooving at the festival with friends. His grooving attitude made the event more lively. Grooving the wood ensures a better fit for the joints. The grooving process improved the tool's performance. The grooving in the song was infectious.
His grooving on the drums was impressive. Their grooving at the party was contagious. You could see his grooving from across the room. The grooving on the record was worn out. They specialized in the grooving of wooden panels.
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- French:groovy, groove, ...
- German:groovig, Rhythmus, ...
- Italian:coinvolgente, groove, ...
- Spanish:pegajoso, ritmo, ...
- Portuguese:animado, ritmo, ...
- Chinese:有节奏感的, 律动, ...
- Japanese:ノリの良い, グルーヴィング, ...
- Arabic:إيقاعي, إيقاع, ...
- Hebrew:קִצְבִּי, גְּרוּב, ...
- Russian:ритмичный, ритм, ...
- Ukrainian:ритмічний, ритмічний малюнок, ...
- Hindi:लयबद्ध, ग्रूविंग, ...
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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