释义 |
groin I. \ˈgrȯin\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin grunium, from Latin grunnire to grunt — more at grunt dialect Britain : the nose and sometimes the upper lip of an animal (as a swine) II. noun (-s) Etymology: alteration (influenced by groin) (I) of Middle English grynde, from Old English, abyss; akin to Old English grund ground — more at ground 1. : the fold or depression marking the line between the lower part of the abdomen and the thigh; also : the region of this line — called also inguen 2. a. (1) : the projecting edge forming the curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet (2) : a rib (as of wood, stone) designed to cover this edge b. (1) : the curved surface of a vault — not often in technical use (2) : the spandrel of a vault — not often in technical use 3. also groyne \“\ : a rigid structure built out at an angle from a shore to protect the shore from erosion by currents, tides, and waves or to trap sand (as for making a beach)
[groin 2a] III. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : to build or equip with groins < a high corridor with a groined ceiling > < groined vaults > |