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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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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
He was dressed in full black, with a gas mask and ballistic helmet covering his face and head, as well as a bullet-resistant vest, leggings, a throat protector, a groin protector and tactical gloves.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Johnson was a full participant in practice for the second day in a row on Friday, after the Bears opened up his 21-day practice window last week following groin surgery.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
That fact will take on even greater importance for the Bucks now that Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to miss some games with a left groin strain.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Soon after, the Heat labeled Powell’s return to the contest as questionable because of a left groin strain.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
He was dressed in full black, with a gas mask and ballistic helmet covering his face and head, as well as a bullet-resistant vest, leggings, a throat protector, a groin protector and tactical gloves.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Johnson was a full participant in practice for the second day in a row on Friday, after the Bears opened up his 21-day practice window last week following groin surgery.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
That fact will take on even greater importance for the Bucks now that Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to miss some games with a left groin strain.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 26 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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