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groin definition

groin (gro̵in)

noun

  1. the hollow or fold where the abdomen joins either thigh
  2. Archit.
    1. the sharp, curved edge formed at the junction of two intersecting vaults
    2. the rib of wood, stone, etc. covering this edge
  3. a strong, low sea wall built at a right angle to the coast to reduce shoreline erosion, esp. of a beach

Etymology: Early ModE phonetic rendering of grine, var. of grinde < ME grynde, prob. < OE, abyss, in sense “depression” (akin to grund, ground)

transitive verb

to build or provide with groins

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groin Synonyms

groin

n.

crotch, inguen, inguina (both Latin), intersection of thighs and abdomen, genitals, privates*, private parts*.


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groin Usage Examples

Object

  • vault: Even the architectural devices, buttress and pinnacle, groin vault and rose window, belong as parts of a whole.

Converse of object

  • leave: Place a folded drape over the genitalia, leaving the groins clear for any femoral exploration.

Adjective modifier

  • right: A fine catheter is introduced into an artery in the right groin.

Modifies a noun

  • hernia: A large groin hernia or an umbilical hernia are usually obvious.

Possessives

  • opponent: The fact is that Rooney stuck his boot into his opponent's groin in a violent manner.

Preposition: for

  • bleeding: She will also check your groin for any bleeding.
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