Groove
noun
A long deep track made in a surface, into which something else fits.
He mounted the picture in a groove on the wall.
Often appears as...
- in the groove
- out of the groove
noun
A pattern of behavior or routine that is easy and enjoyable.
She started getting into a groove with her new job.
Often appears as...
- get into a groove
- in the groove
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Colloquial
noun
A line or furrow in the skin, especially one that is long and deep.
She had deep grooves in her forehead
Often appears as...
- grooves in the skin
- deep grooves
noun
The middle of a vinyl record where the music is stored.
The needle stayed in the groove of the record and played the song.
Often appears as...
- get into the groove
- record groove
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Technical
verb
To make a groove or grooves in.
He grooved the wood to fit the other piece.
Often appears as...
- groove in wood
- groove in surface
verb
To really enjoy or get into something.
She was grooving to the music.
Often appears as...
- groove to the music
- grooving on the dance floor
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A long deep track made in a surface, into which something else fits.
He mounted the picture in a groove on the wall.
Often appears as...
- in the groove
- out of the groove
noun
A pattern of behavior or routine that is easy and enjoyable.
She started getting into a groove with her new job.
Often appears as...
- get into a groove
- in the groove
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A line or furrow in the skin, especially one that is long and deep.
She had deep grooves in her forehead
Often appears as...
- grooves in the skin
- deep grooves
noun
The middle of a vinyl record where the music is stored.
The needle stayed in the groove of the record and played the song.
Often appears as...
- get into the groove
- record groove
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make a groove or grooves in.
He grooved the wood to fit the other piece.
Often appears as...
- groove in wood
- groove in surface
verb
To really enjoy or get into something.
She was grooving to the music.
Often appears as...
- groove to the music
- grooving on the dance floor
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Fit
Refers to when objects align perfectly inside specially designed spaces.
The panel slid into the groove smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/2Precision Required
Emphasizes the need for accuracy in creating or fitting into a groove.
Craftsmen carefully cut a groove in the wood.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Fit
Refers to when objects align perfectly inside specially designed spaces.
The panel slid into the groove smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/2Precision Required
Emphasizes the need for accuracy in creating or fitting into a groove.
Craftsmen carefully cut a groove in the wood.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Fit
Refers to when objects align perfectly inside specially designed spaces.
The panel slid into the groove smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/2Precision Required
Emphasizes the need for accuracy in creating or fitting into a groove.
Craftsmen carefully cut a groove in the wood.
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The creative power of...
Then I watched it happen. And I have never seen a more energized group of leaders in my life. Really what it does is give people a framework and permission to start attacking things that aren't working. And that's what's energizing to people. They don't know the difference, Adam, between being in a groove and being in a rut.
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in the future you know how you come to almost anticipate where a song is going like if you hear a jazz song playing you think yeah I kind of feel the general groove no matter how many riffs and variations maybe it can't exactly predict the next note but you can kind
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Safari Live - Day 121 PIPE...
but our big males elephant the truth can be sort of about that long and and then depending on the where from feeding it's got grooves and lighter and darker darker patches I've actually got some fossilized elephant teeth at home and I
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Tagging the Great White...
is anxious to see if he came here to mate he'll need to get a close look at its reproductive organ its class / ok this is important here let's see if this thing has sperm in it okay the flapper is hard mature male look in the groove
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Costa Rican Jungle 360°...
camouflaged all over the world you can find different species of fine snake that user camouflage to sneak up on lizards and frogs look at the eyes of this one the key hole shaped pupils can look forwards along grooves in the
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Safari Live - Day 142 PIPE...
there a stink bug in my book look at that this is the worst creature in the entire world they're walking towards the here we go in the groove of the book that is a horrible stink bug get out of
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Meet the bluefin tuna,...
It thrives in cold, deep, subarctic water. Thanks to their warm bloodedness, their powerful muscles, and their streamlined torpedo shape with fins that fold into grooves to reduce drag,
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Vampire Bats PIPE National...
heart's content with a pig none the wiser the bat saliva actually prevents the blood from clotting as the bat sips the blood runs up a groove on the underside of its tongue
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Vampire Bats PIPE National...
content with a pig none the wiser the bat saliva actually prevents the blood from clotting as the bat sips the blood runs up a groove on the underside of its tongue
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Boomslang vs. Chameleon...
solid fangs the venom is delivered via special grooves on the surface the Boomslang can now enjoy the delights of its fresh meal
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The creative power of...
Then I watched it happen. And I have never seen a more energized group of leaders in my life. Really what it does is give people a framework and permission to start attacking things that aren't working. And that's what's energizing to people. They don't know the difference, Adam, between being in a groove and being in a rut.
Video examples
How data helps us...
in the future you know how you come to almost anticipate where a song is going like if you hear a jazz song playing you think yeah I kind of feel the general groove no matter how many riffs and variations maybe it can't exactly predict the next note but you can kind
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 121 PIPE...
but our big males elephant the truth can be sort of about that long and and then depending on the where from feeding it's got grooves and lighter and darker darker patches I've actually got some fossilized elephant teeth at home and I
Video examples
Tagging the Great White...
is anxious to see if he came here to mate he'll need to get a close look at its reproductive organ its class / ok this is important here let's see if this thing has sperm in it okay the flapper is hard mature male look in the groove
Video examples
Costa Rican Jungle 360°...
camouflaged all over the world you can find different species of fine snake that user camouflage to sneak up on lizards and frogs look at the eyes of this one the key hole shaped pupils can look forwards along grooves in the
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 142 PIPE...
there a stink bug in my book look at that this is the worst creature in the entire world they're walking towards the here we go in the groove of the book that is a horrible stink bug get out of
Video examples
Meet the bluefin tuna,...
It thrives in cold, deep, subarctic water. Thanks to their warm bloodedness, their powerful muscles, and their streamlined torpedo shape with fins that fold into grooves to reduce drag,
Video examples
Vampire Bats PIPE National...
heart's content with a pig none the wiser the bat saliva actually prevents the blood from clotting as the bat sips the blood runs up a groove on the underside of its tongue
Video examples
Vampire Bats PIPE National...
content with a pig none the wiser the bat saliva actually prevents the blood from clotting as the bat sips the blood runs up a groove on the underside of its tongue
Video examples
Boomslang vs. Chameleon...
solid fangs the venom is delivered via special grooves on the surface the Boomslang can now enjoy the delights of its fresh meal
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Flea
Australian Musician
It's so easy to fall into a comfortable groove in life where you do the things that you like, and because of that, often times, we don't grow or change because we're not pushing ourselves.
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Chuck Mangione
American Musician
A studio recording is perfection, but emotion and passion come only when you turn on the machine and go for the groove. If you do that with no mistakes, it sounds beautiful.
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Kelly Clarkson
American Musician
I'm so happy now. I love that I'm in a relationship right now... I want a life... The past five years or so I've found my groove and my balance.
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Dan Levy
American Comedian
So often, I think shows get into these grooves where they know the characters hit, and they just write for it over and over and over again.
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Michael Anthony
American Musician
I'm the kind of guy who has your back. When you want to go off and solo for ten minutes, I keep that groove going. It's an important job.
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Emmylou Harris
American Musician
I really have shaken hands with where my voice is right now. I think it's got a little deeper; it's got some more grooves in it.
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Kelsea Ballerini
American Musician
I did ballet, jazz, and all that, but I think hip-hop is really where I learned rhythm and groove, which has helped me in music.
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Tommy Chong
Canadian Actor
Awakening your spiritual side is really what artists do. When you hit a groove, it's not you; it's the spirit world.
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Dean Potter
American Athlete
I don't want to be an athlete so much. I groove more with artists and deep thinkers.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
British Poet
Let the great world spin for ever down the ringing grooves of change.
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Flea
Australian Musician
It's so easy to fall into a comfortable groove in life where you do the things that you like, and because of that, often times, we don't grow or change because we're not pushing ourselves.
Quote examples
Chuck Mangione
American Musician
A studio recording is perfection, but emotion and passion come only when you turn on the machine and go for the groove. If you do that with no mistakes, it sounds beautiful.
Quote examples
Kelly Clarkson
American Musician
I'm so happy now. I love that I'm in a relationship right now... I want a life... The past five years or so I've found my groove and my balance.
Quote examples
Dan Levy
American Comedian
So often, I think shows get into these grooves where they know the characters hit, and they just write for it over and over and over again.
Quote examples
Michael Anthony
American Musician
I'm the kind of guy who has your back. When you want to go off and solo for ten minutes, I keep that groove going. It's an important job.
Quote examples
Emmylou Harris
American Musician
I really have shaken hands with where my voice is right now. I think it's got a little deeper; it's got some more grooves in it.
Quote examples
Kelsea Ballerini
American Musician
I did ballet, jazz, and all that, but I think hip-hop is really where I learned rhythm and groove, which has helped me in music.
Quote examples
Tommy Chong
Canadian Actor
Awakening your spiritual side is really what artists do. When you hit a groove, it's not you; it's the spirit world.
Quote examples
Dean Potter
American Athlete
I don't want to be an athlete so much. I groove more with artists and deep thinkers.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
British Poet
Let the great world spin for ever down the ringing grooves of change.
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