1groove 
/ˈgru:v/ noun
plural grooves /ˈgru:v/ noun 1 [count] : a long, narrow cut or low area in a surface
▪ the grooves on a vinyl record ▪ The door slides along a groove in the doorframe. 2 [singular] informal a US : a state in which you are able to do something well and easily especially because you are doing it often
▪ It's not hard to do a little studying each day once you get into a/the groove. [=routine] ▪ He's a great pitcher when he's in a/the groove. ▪ She hasn't yet found her groove.
b chiefly Brit : a dull routine that does not change : rut
▪ They've gotten stuck in a groove in their jobs. 3 [count] informal : an enjoyable pattern of sound in music
▪ dance grooves
▪ the grooves on a vinyl record ▪ The door slides along a groove in the doorframe.
▪ It's not hard to do a little studying each day once you get into a/the groove. [=routine] ▪ He's a great pitcher when he's in a/the groove. ▪ She hasn't yet found her groove.
b chiefly Brit : a dull routine that does not change : rut
▪ They've gotten stuck in a groove in their jobs.
▪ dance grooves
— grooved /ˈgru:vd/ adjective
▪ a grooved surface
/ˈgru:vd/ adjective ▪ a grooved surface
