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Meaning of rout

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rout

Pronunciation:[ɹʌʊt]/ɹaʊt//ɹaʊt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A noise, especially a loud one

  2. A disturbance; tumult.

  3. Snoring.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a noise; roar; bellow; snort.

  2. To snore, especially loudly.

  3. To belch.

  4. To howl as the wind; make a roaring noise.

rout

Pronunciation:[ɹʌʊt]/ɹaʊt//ɹaʊt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A violent movement; a great or violent stir; a heavy blow; a stunning blow; a stroke.

verb

Definitions

  1. To beat; strike; assail with blows.

rout

Pronunciation:[ɹʌʊt]/ɹaʊt//ɹaʊt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A troop or group, especially of a traveling company or throng.

  2. A disorderly and tumultuous crowd; a mob; hence, the rabble; the herd of common people.

  3. The state of being disorganized and thrown into confusion, especially when retreating from a fight.

  4. The act of defeating and breaking up an army or another opponent.

    Example: The rout of the enemy was complete.

verb

Definitions

  1. To defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat.

  2. To retreat from a confrontation in disorder.

  3. To assemble in a crowd, whether orderly or disorderly; to collect in company.

rout

Pronunciation:[ɹʌʊt]/ɹaʊt//ɹaʊt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To search or root in the ground, like a pig.

  2. To scoop out with a gouge or other tool; to furrow.

  3. To use a router in woodworking.