5 entries under this word

Rut

Rŭt, n.

noun

n. [Fr. rut, O. Fr. ruit, from Lat. rugītus, a roaring, from rugīre, to roar, L. Lat. to cry or bellow like a deer;—so called from the noise made by deers in rutting time.]

The copulation of animals, especially of deer.
Roaring, as of waves breaking upon the shore; rote. See ROTE.

Rŭt, v. i.

verbintransitive

[imp. & p. p. RUTTED; p. pr. & vb. n. RUTTING.] To seek copulation.

Rŭt, v. t.

verbtransitive

To cover in copulation; to tup.

Rŭt, n.

noun

n. [L. Lat. ruta, rutta, rupta (sc. via, sc. rotæ), Fr. route, O. Fr. rote. See ROUTE.] A furrow or track worn by a wheel.

Rŭt, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. 1. To cut or penetrate in ruts, as roads. 2. To cut a line on, as the soil, with a spade.