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rout

/ruːt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does rout mean?

noun, verb

A route or path, especially one that is little used or difficult to follow. To defeat or overwhelm completely, especially in a military engagement.

Example

"The hikers took a new rout through the woods to avoid the crowds."

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