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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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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
Right tackle Taylor Moton (knee), left guard Damien Lewis (oblique), safety Nick Scott (groin) and linebacker Trevin Wallace (shoulder) were all listed as questionable heading into Week 9’s game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
The Heat was without Kasparas Jakucionis (right groin strain), Terry Rozier (not with team), Herro and Powell on Thursday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
In police custody, officers repeatedly kicked the brothers in the groin, according to Adams, leaving him urinating blood.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Linebacker Jack Sanborn was also ruled out with a groin injury.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
Right tackle Taylor Moton (knee), left guard Damien Lewis (oblique), safety Nick Scott (groin) and linebacker Trevin Wallace (shoulder) were all listed as questionable heading into Week 9’s game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
The Heat was without Kasparas Jakucionis (right groin strain), Terry Rozier (not with team), Herro and Powell on Thursday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
In police custody, officers repeatedly kicked the brothers in the groin, according to Adams, leaving him urinating blood.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 6 Nov. 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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