Rutting: meaning, definitions and examples

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rutting

 

[ หˆrสŒtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal behavior

Rutting refers to the breeding season of certain animals, particularly deer. During this time, males often exhibit aggressive behavior as they compete for mating rights with females. It typically includes behaviors such as vocalizations, marking territory, and physical confrontations with rival males.

Synonyms

breeding season, courtship, mating period

Examples of usage

  • The deer were in rutting season, leading to increased territorial displays.
  • Observing the rutting behavior of elk can be an exciting experience for wildlife enthusiasts.
  • During rutting, male deer can often be seen locking antlers in combat.

Translations

Translations of the word "rutting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rutting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคญเคพเคงเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rammeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkelahi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rywalizacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบคๅฐพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท combat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lucha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผcadele

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ธ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ souboj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรบboj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๆ–—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรกtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbarizษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lucha

Etymology

The term 'rutting' originally comes from the Old Norse word 'rutt', which means to roar or to make noise. In English, this word evolved into 'rut', referring to the period of sexual excitement in certain animals, particularly hooved mammals. The behavior observed during this season is often characterized by increased vocalizations, aggressive interactions among males, and heightened activity overall. Over the centuries, the term has been widely used in the context of wildlife biology to describe reproductive behaviors, helping researchers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts recognize and understand the natural cycles of animal life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,987, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.