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rutting Meaning & Definition

-ʌtɪŋ

What Does Rutting Mean?

Rutting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of rut. As a noun, it means Pairing; the period of time when certain ungulates mate.

Rutting at a Glance

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/-ʌtɪŋ/
Synonymsblissom, brim and bull
Pluralruttings

Rutting Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of rut

Rutting as a Noun

  1. Pairing; the period of time when certain ungulates mate.

Verb

  1. To be in the annual rut or mating season.
  2. To have sexual intercourse.
  3. To have sexual intercourse with.

Verb

  1. To make a furrow.

Synonyms of Rutting

blissombrimbulloestruatedo itget somehave sexcoitizego to bed withsleep with
Rutting synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

rutting

rutting (plural ruttings)

Words That Rhyme With Rutting

Questions People Ask About Rutting

Is rutting a verb or a noun?

Rutting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for rutting?

Close synonyms of rutting are blissom, brim and bull. See the full list of rutting synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of rutting?

The plural of rutting is ruttings.