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groin
[groin]
noun
Anatomy.the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen.
the general region of this fold or hollow.
Architecture.the curved line or edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.
Also groyne a small jetty extending from a shore to prevent beach erosion.
verb (used with object)
Architecture.to form with groins.
groin
/ ɡɔɪ /
noun
the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen
euphemisticthe genitals, esp the testicles
a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
architect a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet
verb
(tr) architect to provide or construct with groins
Other 51Թ Forms
- ungroined adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of groin1
Example Sentences
Officers are also barred from targeting people in the head, torso and groin areas.
Nursing a complicated groin injury, he missed a game for the first time in his Chargers tenure.
After getting off to a shaky start with his new team, Randle missed the month of February because of a groin injury.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had a more encouraging update Wednesday on injured outfielder Teoscar Hernández, saying the veteran slugger could return from his groin strain in as little as two weeks if he progresses well.
There was a bit of drama before the game when Yamal appeared to hurt his groin and went down the tunnel during the warm-up, with speculation that he might not play.
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