groin
IPA: grˈɔɪn
noun
- The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.
- The area adjoining this fold or depression.
- (architecture) The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults
- (euphemistic) The genitals.
- (geometry) The surface formed by two such vaults.
- (marine engineering) A rigid hydraulic structure built perpendicularly from an ocean shore or a river bank, interrupting water flow and limiting the movement of sediment.
- Alternative spelling of groyne [An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.]
verb
- To deliver a blow to the genitals of.
- (architecture) To build with groins.
- (literary, transitive) To hollow out; to excavate.
- To grunt; to growl; to snarl; to murmur.
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Examples of "groin" in Sentences
- It stretches the hamstrings and groin.
- There is orange in the groin and thigh.
- It is the most common cause of groin hernia.
- The pain is in his right flank and radiates to the groin.
- The short blades were used to stab the enemy in the legs or groin.
- If the affected joint is a hip excruciating pain is felt in the groin.
- It is also commonly called the Red groined Toadlet or the Chubby Gungan.
- In 1913, he was diagnosed with an irreversible form of cancer in the groin.
- A direct shot to the groin of an opponent; otherwise known as a groin attack.
- A groin attack is an attempt to cause pain to the groin area of one's opponent.
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