Groove (?), n. [D. groef, groeve; akin to E. grove. See Grove.] 1. A furrow, channel, or long hollow, such as may be formed by cutting, molding, grinding, the wearing force of flowing water, or constant travel; a depressed way; a worn path; a rut.
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2. Hence: The habitual course of life, work, or affairs; fixed routine.
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The gregarious trifling of life in the social groove. J. Morley.
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3. [See Grove.] (Mining) A shaft or excavation. [Prov. Eng.]
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