rutter

Meanings

• noun

  A type of sail used on old ships.

  - "The rutter was damaged in the storm."
  - "The captain consulted the ship's rutter before setting sail."

• noun

  A type of wooden boat used in the Netherlands.

  - "My grandfather used to own a beautiful rutter."
  - "The rutter festival is held annually in Rotterdam."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rutter
utter , butter , platter

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. rutters (nl) : canals
   

2. rutter (scots) : a rough, unkempt fellow
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rutter that leads to same result
ruttier , ruttiest , rutty

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'hroðor' meaning 'famous, glorious' and later evolved to 'rutter' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rutter' comes from the Old English word 'hroðor', which means 'famous' or 'glorious'.

2. The rutter was the primary means of transportation and fishing in the Netherlands until the 19th century.

3. The annual 'Rutter Festival' in Rotterdam celebrates the rich maritime history and culture of the Netherlands.

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Related Concepts

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1. sailing ship: A type of ship that uses sails for propulsion.

2. maritime history: The study of the history of the sea and seafaring.

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Culture

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The rutter is a significant part of Dutch maritime history and culture. It is a traditional type of wooden boat used for fishing and transportation in the Netherlands.

How to Memorize "rutter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an old wooden ship sailing on the open sea.
   - Visualize a small, traditional Dutch boat with a pointed bow and a flat bottom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rutter' with old ships and wooden boats.
   - Think of the Netherlands and Dutch maritime culture when you hear the word 'rutter'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rutter' by associating it with 'butter' and 'utters' (sounds like).
   - Use the acronym 'RUTTER' to remember the definitions: 'R' for 'sail used on old ships', 'U' for 'type of wooden boat in the Netherlands', 'T' for 'Traditional', 'T' for 'Transportation', and 'E' for 'Evolution from Old English'.

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