26984 words

grooves

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:

Examples:

The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close.
2
a long, narrow space in the surface of a body part:

Examples:

There may be nerve compression at the elbow in the ulnar groove.
3
a musical rhythm that is enjoyable and makes you want to move or dance:

Examples:

She opened with a tune that had a catchy groove.
A memorable melody is just as important as the groove.
4
to dance to a rhythm, especially in quite a slow, smooth way to music such as soul, funk, or jazz:

Examples:

groove to He slides onstage, grooving to the beat.
I'm enjoying the music, moving and grooving.
5
a long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface:

Examples:

The window slides along a groove in the frame.

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