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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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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The former seems more likely to be available in Dublin next weekend, but the latter is awaiting the results of a scan on a groin injury.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Clark has been dealing with a groin injury with no timetable for her return.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Cops said the officer returned fire, striking Mora Nunez, who later was dropped off by moped by his accomplice at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg and groin, police sources said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Rasheed Walker, the left tackle the last two seasons, was out with a groin injury.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The former seems more likely to be available in Dublin next weekend, but the latter is awaiting the results of a scan on a groin injury.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Clark has been dealing with a groin injury with no timetable for her return.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Cops said the officer returned fire, striking Mora Nunez, who later was dropped off by moped by his accomplice at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg and groin, police sources said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 21 Aug. 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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