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A decisive and disorderly defeat; the state of being overthrown and forced to retreat in confusion.
“The football game turned into a complete rout after the home team scored five goals in the second half.”
Done on a regular basis or as a normal course of procedure; ordinarily.
“The software updates routinely to ensure maximum security.”
A person who supports a monarch or the principle of monarchical government, especially during a time of revolution or civil war.
“During the English Civil War, the royalists fought fiercely to defend the absolute power of King Charles I.”
A structural beam made of rolled steel, typically with an I-shaped or H-shaped cross-section, used in building construction to support heavy loads over openings or across spans.
“We needed to install a heavy-duty RSJ when we knocked through the kitchen wall to create an open-plan living space.”
A colloquial term referring to a seasoning blend or marinade applied to meat before cooking.
“He applied a special spice rub lick to the brisket before smoking it.”
An unsophisticated person from a rural area; a naive or easily deceived individual.
“The con artist looked for a rube who would fall for the shell game.”
A contagious viral disease characterized by a red rash, mild fever, and swollen lymph nodes, commonly known as German measles.
“A criança foi vacinada contra a rubéola antes de entrar na escola.”
A limit or boundary that, when passed or crossed, commits a person to an irreversible course of action.
“When the CEO signed the merger agreement, she knew the company had crossed the Rubicon.”
The first principles or fundamental elements of a subject or skill; a basic or elementary stage of development.
“Ele ainda está aprendendo os rudimentos da música clássica.”
A violent person, especially one involved in crime; a bully or thug.
“The city streets were patrolled to protect citizens from the local ruffians.”
A team game played with an oval ball that may be kicked or carried, and where handling and tackling are key components, existing primarily in two main codes: rugby union and rugby league.
“He suffered a shoulder injury while playing rugby for the university team.”
A team sport played with an oval ball on a grass field, in which two teams try to score by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball across the opponent's goal line.
“Rugby football is extremely popular in countries like New Zealand, Wales, and South Africa.”
An informal term for the game of rugby football, or a player of the sport.
“He spent his university weekends playing a tough game of rugger with his mates.”
Reduced to a state of decay, collapse, or complete destruction; spoiled or destroyed beyond repair.
“They explored the ruined castle on the hill overlooking the valley.”
A principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, or arrangement.
“The school has a strict rule against using mobile phones in class.”