4 : a set of computer instructions that will perform a certain task
— rou·tin·ize verb
Synonyms
groove, pattern, rote, rut, treadmill; also custom, fashion, habit, practice, trick, wont; approach, manner, method, procedure, strategy, style, tack, way; design, plan, program, scheme; convention, policy, tradition
drill, exercise, practice, training, workout—more at EXERCISE
2routine adjective 1 : of a commonplace or repetitious character
2 : of, relating to, or being in accordance with established procedure
— rou·tine·ly adverb
Synonyms
[1] average, common, commonplace, everyday, normal, ordinary, prosaic, run-of-the-mill, standard, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual, workaday—more at ORDINARY
[2] ceremonial, ceremonious, conventional, formal, orthodox, regular—more at FORMAL
1rove verb roved; rov·ing : to wander over or through
Synonyms
gad, gallivant, knock, maunder, meander, mope, ramble, range, roam, traipse, wander—more at WANDER
2rove past and past participle of REEVE
1rover noun : one that wanders
Synonyms
drifter, nomad, rambler, stroller, vagabond, wanderer—more at NOMAD
2rover noun : one who commits or practices piracy
Synonyms
buccaneer, corsair, freebooter, pirate—more at PIRATE
1row verb 1 : to propel a boat with oars
2 : to transport in a rowboat
3 : to pull an oar in a crew
— row·er noun
Synonyms
scull; also canoe; pole, punt
2row noun : an act or instance of rowing
3row noun 1 : a number of objects in an orderly sequence
2 : a thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place : WAY
4row noun 1 : a noisy quarrel
2 : a noisy disturbance
Synonyms
[1] altercation, argument, bicker, brawl, disagreement, dispute, fight, quarrel, scrap, spat, squabble, wrangle—more at ARGUMENT
[2] commotion, disturbance, furor, hullabaloo, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, uproar—more at COMMOTION
5row verb : to engage in a row
Synonyms
argue, bicker, brawl, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, quarrel, scrap, spat, squabble, wrangle—more at ARGUE
row·boat noun : a small boat designed to be rowed
1rowdy adjective row·di·er; -est : coarse or boisterous in behavior
— row·di·ness noun
— row·dy·ish adjective
— row·dy·ism noun
Synonyms
boisterous, rambunctious, raucous—more at BOISTEROUS
2rowdy noun : a rowdy person
Synonyms
bully, hoodlum, punk, ruffian, thug, tough—more at HOODLUM
row·el noun : a small pointed wheel on a rider's spur
— rowel verb
1royal adjective [ORIGIN: ME roial, fr. AF real, roial, fr. L regalis, fr. reg-, rex king]
1 : of or relating to a sovereign : REGAL
2 : fit for a king or queen 3 : of superior size, magnitude, or quality
— roy·al·ly adverb
Synonyms
[2] kingly, monarchical, princely, queenly, regal—more at MONARCHICAL
[3] august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, grandiose, heroic, imposing, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, splendid, stately—more at GRAND
2royal noun : a person of royal blood
royal flush noun : a straight flush having an ace as the highest card
roy·al·ist noun : an adherent of a king or of monarchical government
roy·al·ty noun, plural -ties 1 : the state of being