Definitions

1. verb

to wander or roam without a fixed purpose; to move aimlessly or slowly

“The tourists roved through the streets, taking in the sights and sounds of the city.”

2. verb

to search or range over a specified area or subject

“The detective roved the neighborhood, looking for clues in the murder investigation.”

3. noun

a range or territory over which something, especially a bird or other animal, roams

“The bird’s rove stretched from the forest to the nearby fields.”

4. noun

a type of plant that spreads over an area, often by underground stems or stolons

“The garden was full of creeping rove, which spread quickly and easily.”