groin

1 of 2

noun

ˈgrȯin 

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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groin

2 of 2

verb

groined; groining; groins

transitive verb

: to build or equip with groins

Examples of groin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Butterfly Stretch The butterfly stretch focuses on the hip adductor muscles in the groin and inner thigh. —Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024

Snell to return on Tuesday Blake Snell will start on Tuesday against the Blue Jays at Oracle Park, his first start since June 2 against the Yankees after missing time with a left groin strain. —Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024

The skipper thought Torres, whose groin has nagged him for weeks, could be available on Saturday and back in the lineup on Sunday. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024

Male, 36, one gunshot wound to the groin, fair condition. —Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of Middle English grynde, from Old English, abyss; akin to Old English grund ground

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1816, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

groin

1 of 2 noun

ˈgrȯin 

1

: 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

ˈgrȯin 

: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh

also : the region of this line