rut
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/rʌt/
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A deep groove or track made by a wheel moving over soft ground.
The tractor left deep ruts in the field that were hard to navigate.
A state of routine or monotony, often experienced when feeling stuck or unmotivated.
She felt like she was in a rut, so she decided to take up a new hobby to break the cycle.
The mating season for some animals, particularly deer, when they become very active and aggressive.
The forest was filled with the sounds of stags clashing during the rut.