(networking) A method of finding paths from origins to destinations in a network such as the Internet, along which information can be passed.

present participle of route

present participle of rout

A channel cut in a material such as wood with a router or gouge.

plural of routing

(countable, obsolete) A group of people; a crowd, a throng, a troop; in particular (archaic), a group of people accompanying or travelling with someone.

(intransitive, obsolete) To assemble in a crowd, whether orderly or disorderly; to collect in company.

(originally military) The act of completely defeating an army or other enemy force, causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; (by extension) in politics, sport, etc.: a convincing defeat; a thrashing, a trouncing.

(transitive) To completely defeat and force into disorderly retreat (an enemy force, opponent in sport, etc.). / (intransitive, archaic) To retreat from a confrontation in disorder.

(intransitive, chiefly England, regional) To snore, especially loudly. / (intransitive, chiefly England, regional) To make a noise; to bellow, to roar, to snort.