groove
UK: ɡruːv | US: ɡruːv
n. a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material
n. a settled routine or habit
n. (music) a rhythmic pattern or feel in music, especially one that encourages dancing
vt. to make a groove or grooves in something
The word "groove" originated in Middle English as grofe or grove, meaning "a pit or trench," likely derived from Old English grōf (a ditch or furrow). The term evolved to describe channels cut into materials (e.g., wood or metal) and later metaphorically extended to routines ("stuck in a groove") and music ("a funky groove"). The silent -e is a vestige of earlier spelling conventions.
The carpenter carved a deep groove into the wooden plank.
After years of repetition, his daily routine became a monotonous groove.
The drummer locked into a tight groove, making everyone dance.
Vinyl records have spiral grooves that guide the needle.
She used a chisel to groove the design into the clay.