rout
Third Person
routs
Present Participle
routing
Past Tense
routed
Past Participle
routed
1
to defeat someone or something in a decisive and overwhelming manner
transitive
- The army launched a surprise attack to rout the enemy forces and secure a quick victory.
- The soccer team played exceptionally well, managing to rout their opponents with a 5-0 score.
- In the political debate, one candidate used compelling arguments to rout their competitors.
- The chess grandmaster strategically routed the opponent, capturing key pieces.
- Against all odds, the underdog routed the favored team, surprising everyone.
Synonyms:
2
to cause a group of people or animals to scatter or disperse
transitive
- The loud noise from the fireworks routed the birds, sending them flying in all directions.
- The alarm went off, and the crowd was routed from the building in a panic.
- The loud clap of thunder routed the children, who ran indoors for cover.
- The threat of a wild animal routed the campers, forcing them to pack up and leave.
- A few strong winds routed the autumn leaves, scattering them across the street.
3
to carve out, gouge, or create a furrow in a material like wood, metal, or earth
transitive
- The carpenter routed the wood to create a smooth, rounded edge.
- He used a tool to rout the metal, leaving deep grooves along the surface.
- The machine routed the wooden boards with precision, preparing them for assembly.
- The sculptor routed the stone to reveal the intricate design hidden within.
- The tool routed the edges of the plank, creating a decorative finish.
Synonyms:
4
to poke or search around with the snout
- The pig began to rout through the mud in search of food.
- The dog routed through the yard, sniffing for any scraps it could find.
- He watched the pig rout around the pen, its snout digging into the dirt.
- The dog routed in the trash, hoping to find something edible.
- The squirrel routed through the fallen leaves, gathering nuts for winter.