to rout

Examples

• All

• The final length of the cable to be run can only be estimated before the cable is routed.

  Academic text (2007)

• The water is routed to a wetland constructed for that purpose.

  Academic text (2000)

• The control logic is synthesized, placed, and routed automatically.

  Academic text (1996)

• A cable was wound around the pulley, routed up the finger, and attached to its tip.

  Academic text (1994)

• Each buoy would have a power cable dropping down along the tether to the anchor, which would then be routed to a central junction box located on the seafloor at the front of the wave park.

  Academic text (2006)

• The carpenter used a router to rout a smooth channel in the wood for the joint.

• To install the new wiring, you will need to rout a trench in the drywall.

• He carefully routed the groove along the edge of the table for a more polished look.

Synonyms

G

to gouge

vsto rout

20 7.2

To make a deep cut or hole in something with a sharp object

is a neater, tool-made channel instead of aggressive removal

C

to chase

vsto rout

• Specialized

17 9.1

To cut a narrow groove into a wall or other surface

is typically a functional channel cut rather than decorative

G

to gouge out

vsto rout

5 7.4

To make a deep cut or groove in a surface by scraping

is a controlled channel cut rather than a forceful removal

C

to cut into

vsto rout

3 4.5

To loosen and move soil with a tool like a spade

is a precise channel cut in material, not general soil removal

G

to groove

vsto rout

2 5.1

To make a long narrow cut or channel in a surface

is usually cut with a tool to form a precise channel

B

to bore

vsto rout

1 4.9

To make a hole in something with a tool or with animal teeth

creates a linear channel along a surface rather than a round hole

R

to rut

vsto rout

1 7.5

To make a long narrow groove in the ground

is an intentional tool cut, not a wear-created furrow

C

to crosscut

vsto rout

1 5.4

To cut across a piece of wood at an angle to fit it

cuts along a line to form a channel rather than cutting across grain

R

to rabbet

vsto rout

• Specialized

9.9

To cut a rectangular groove along the edge of a board so another board fits in

is a more general channel cut, not limited to rectangular joins

T

to trench

vsto rout

6.5

To cut deep into a surface to make patterns or letters

is usually a cleaner, more controlled channel rather than a deep carve

Phrasal Verbs

R

to rout out

1 7.1

To force someone or something out of a place by searching

R

to rout up

• UK

8.4

Find something after searching carefully

R

to rout out

• UK

5.5

To find something after a careful search

How Deep

to trench

2 4.6

to rout

• Specialized

8 8.9

Surface Forms

Etymology