rout vs route

Definitions

verb

1. make a groove in
2. defeat disastrously
3. cause to flee
4. dig with the snout

noun

1. an overwhelming defeat
2. a disorderly crowd of people

Examples

A great deal of the nudge-nudge wink-wink routine by the young upwardly mobile male executives was the usual response to her presence.

She wound up her dance routine with a wobbly pirouette and took a little bow.

He nearly knocked over a couple of pop fans en route.

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Definitions

verb

1. send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
2. send via a specific route
3. divert in a specified direction

noun

1. an established line of travel or access
2. an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Examples

He nearly knocked over a couple of pop fans en route.

Since then neither the printer nor wireless internet router appeared to be working.

Pile each croute with the prawn mixture and serve at once.

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