rutted
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Containing deep, narrow tracks or grooves made by wheels: Describes a surface, typically a road or path, that has been worn into long, parallel furrows or channels, usually by the repeated passage of vehicles. 2. Grooved or furrowed: Can describe any surface marked by long, narrow depressions.
Usage
The adjective "rutted" is used to describe a surface, most commonly an unpaved road or track, that is in poor condition due to the presence of ruts. It implies difficulty for travel.
Examples
- The rutted dirt road made for a very bumpy and slow drive to the cabin.
- After the spring thaw, the field became a muddy and rutted mess.
- We had to walk carefully along the rutted path to avoid twisting an ankle.
Advanced Usage
- "deeply rutted": Emphasizes that the grooves or tracks are particularly severe or pronounced.
- The logging trail was deeply rutted from the heavy trucks.
Variants and Related Words
- Rut (noun): A long, deep track made by the repeated passage of wheels.
- The car got stuck in a deep rut.
- Rutty (adjective): A less common synonym for "rutted."
- The rutty lane was almost impassable.
Synonyms
- Grooved
- Furrowed
- Channelled
- Uneven (in the context of roads)
Antonyms
- Smooth
- Even
- Level
- Paved
Adjective
- full of ruts
- rutty farm roads