Groove (?), n. [D. groef, groeve; akin to E. grove. See Grove.]
1.
A furrow, channel, or long hollow, such as may be formed by cutting, molding, grinding, the wearing force of flowing water, or constant travel; a depressed way; a worn path; a rut.
2.
Hence: The habitual course of life, work, or affairs; fixed routine.
The gregarious trifling of life in the social groove.
J. Morley.
3. [See Grove.] Mining
A shaft or excavation.
[Prov. Eng.]
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Groove, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grooved (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Groving.]
To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow.
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