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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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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Alexander Isak couldn’t take the couple of chances that came his way and then didn’t emerge for the second half due to discomfort in his groin as strike partner Ekitike outshone him once again.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The only Heat players unavailable for Wednesday’s opener because of injuries were Herro and Kaspras Jakucionis (right groin strain).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The man was under police guard at the hospital, after being shot in the lower back, left thigh, upper right back, upper right shoulder, lower right ankle and upper right groin, authorities said.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
However, Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrew confirmed that Barkley was questionable to return after suffering a groin injury.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Alexander Isak couldn’t take the couple of chances that came his way and then didn’t emerge for the second half due to discomfort in his groin as strike partner Ekitike outshone him once again.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The only Heat players unavailable for Wednesday’s opener because of injuries were Herro and Kaspras Jakucionis (right groin strain).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The man was under police guard at the hospital, after being shot in the lower back, left thigh, upper right back, upper right shoulder, lower right ankle and upper right groin, authorities said.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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