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- groin 2a
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
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2025
Rookie Jake Mangum came out of Wednesday’s game with a left groin strain, and on Thursday the team placed him on the 10-day IL.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
His line got a boost with the return of star winger Matthew Tkachuk, who missed the final 25 games of the regular season due to an apparent groin injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off in mid-February.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Rhodes is asked to sell his soul to The Rock, sides with the fans, gets seemingly congratulated by Cena, and then, Cena kicks him in the groin.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
These are soft, small, round- or bean-shaped structures located in clusters around your body, including your neck, armpit, groin and inside the center of your chest and abdomen.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2025
Rookie Jake Mangum came out of Wednesday’s game with a left groin strain, and on Thursday the team placed him on the 10-day IL.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
His line got a boost with the return of star winger Matthew Tkachuk, who missed the final 25 games of the regular season due to an apparent groin injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off in mid-February.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Rhodes is asked to sell his soul to The Rock, sides with the fans, gets seemingly congratulated by Cena, and then, Cena kicks him in the groin.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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groin
1 of 2 noun1
: the junction of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh or the part of the body around this junction
2
: the curved line or rib on a ceiling along which two vaults meet
groin
2 of 2 verb
: to build or equip with groins
Medical Definition
groin
noun
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
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