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groin
1 of 2noun
ˈgrȯin 
1
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also : the region of this line
2
a
: the projecting curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet
b
: a rib that covers this edge
3
: a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel
groin
2 of 2verb
groined; groining; groins
transitive verb
: to build or equip with groins
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 The fish reportedly came charging at the boat and leaped inside stabbing Perkins in the groin, USA Today reported. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2022 Early descriptions of monkeypox describe a rash that originates in the groin. Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 25 July 2022 The woman, who was identified as 73-year-old Katherine Perkins of Arnold, Maryland, told authorities that she was stabbed in the groin by the animal while standing next to the boat's center console. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2022 Grier missed the Cowboys’ first preseason game after sustaining a groin injury. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Jacques Sonnier spent nearly a year away from competing in the pool due to a groin injury. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 This came hours after Anthony Davis said his groin injury was the difference in the Lakers losing the 2021 first round series to the Suns. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 He was sidelined for part of training camp because of a groin injury. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Grismore, dressed in shorts and a t-shirt, kicked the man in the groin and then kicked him a second time when the man stood up again. BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 The fish reportedly came charging at the boat and leaped inside stabbing Perkins in the groin, USA Today reported. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2022 Early descriptions of monkeypox describe a rash that originates in the groin. Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 25 July 2022 The woman, who was identified as 73-year-old Katherine Perkins of Arnold, Maryland, told authorities that she was stabbed in the groin by the animal while standing next to the boat's center console. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2022 Grier missed the Cowboys’ first preseason game after sustaining a groin injury. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Jacques Sonnier spent nearly a year away from competing in the pool due to a groin injury. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 This came hours after Anthony Davis said his groin injury was the difference in the Lakers losing the 2021 first round series to the Suns. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 He was sidelined for part of training camp because of a groin injury. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
alteration of Middle English grynde, from Old English, abyss; akin to Old English grund ground
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1816, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
groin
noun
ˈgrȯin
: the fold or area where the abdomen joins the thigh
Medical Definition
groin
noun
ˈgrȯin
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also : the region of this line