Phrase Hound found 16 phrases and 16 compound words that contain groove. The most common are listed below. Open groove in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 16
- tongue and grooveA joint, in flooring or panelling, made by fitting a ridge (tongue) along the edge of one board into a corresponding slot (groove) on another.
- back in the grooveA return to one's former or previous self; a return to normalcy or stability.
- rare grooveSoul or jazz music that is very hard to source or relatively obscure.
- groove metalA subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by syncopated midtempo guitar riffs, elaborate drumming, and strong rhythmic drive, often accompanied by aggressive vocals.
- locked grooveThe inner groove on a vinyl record in the form of a closed loop, which traps the tonearm and needle, preventing it from entering the label area.
- infraorbital grooveA groove in the middle of the posterior part of the bony floor of the orbit that gives passage to the infraorbital artery, vein, and nerve.
- groove-joint pliersSynonym of adjustable pliers: A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.
- Galvayne's grooveA groove on a horse's upper corner incisor, generally first appearing at age 10.
- groove fricativeA hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
- chin grooveThe anatomical dip or bend located directly under the muzzle where the lower lip meets the jawbone.
- tongue-and-groove pliersSynonym of adjustable pliers: A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.
- groove fricativesplural of groove fricative: A hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
- get one's groove onTo dance.
- gets one's groove onthird-person singular simple present indicative of get one's groove on: To dance.
- getting one's groove onpresent participle and gerund of get one's groove on
- got one's groove onsimple past and past participle of get one's groove on
Compound words 16
- ingrooveTo form a groove in.
- grooveboxA self-contained instrument for the production of live, loop-based electronic music with a high degree of improvisation.
- engrooveTo fit into a groove; to channel
- groovemeisterA performer of groovy music.
- groovetasticVery groovy.
- groovelessWithout a groove or grooves.
- groovelikeResembling or characteristic of a groove (channel or depression).
- groovesterAn aficionado of groovy music.
- grooveworkA grooved part of something.
- nanogrooveA nanosized groove