GROOVE


Meaning of GROOVE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' grüv

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English grove pit, cave, from Middle Dutch groeve; akin to Old High German gruoba pit, cave, Old English grafan to dig ― more at GRAVE

Date: 1659

1 : a long narrow channel or depression

2 a : a fixed routine : RUT b : a situation suited to one's abilities or interests : NICHE

3 : top form <a great talker when he is in the groove >

4 : the middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit <a fastball right in the groove >

5 : an enjoyable or exciting experience

6 : a pronounced enjoyable rhythm

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.