1. plural of rout; disorderly retreats or defeats
2. plural of rout; paths or courses taken

1. third person singular present of rout; defeats decisively
2. third person singular present of rout; searches through or digs up

Examples

• The army suffered several routs during the campaign.
• The team routs its opponents with superior strategy.
• She routs through old boxes looking for photographs.
• The general planned multiple escape routs for his troops.
• The quarterback routs the defense with quick passes.
• He routs around in the garage for his tools.
• Historical routs often changed the course of wars.