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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 inguinal
- euphemistic.the 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 Word Forms
- ܲ·ǾԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of groin1
Example Sentences
He was not included in Tuchel's first full England squad as Palace nursed him back after groin surgery, but the German knows what a talent he has at his disposal.
The Spain international was accused of "violating the privacy" of Colombia defender Caracas on 10 February after appearing to touch her in the groin area while Espanyol defended a corner kick.
He was four for five from three-point range but didn’t play in the second half because of right groin soreness.
She was stabbed in the groin and died six days later.
LeBron James has now played eight games since missing two weeks because of a groin injury and his energy, efficiency and three-point stroke have been moving in the right direction.
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