rut

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a deep, narrow mark made in soft ground especially by a wheel

the period of the year during which particular male animals, especially deer and sheep, are sexually active:

During the rut, stags can be seen fighting for females.

(of particular male animals) sexually excited:

The bull elephant seal only puts on this display when in rut.

a narrow channel, esp. one that has been unintentionally cut into the ground by a wheel