definition of
rout

[1] #1 rout v. [rout out, expel] cause to flee; "rout out the fighters from their caves". wn

[2] #2 rout n. [mob, rabble] a disorderly crowd of people. wn

[3] #3 rout n. an overwhelming defeat. wn

[4] #4 rout v. [root, rootle] dig with the snout; "the pig was rooting for truffles". wn

[5] #5 rout v. [gouge] make a groove in. wn