Illustration of groin
- 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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Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Some were struck in the head or groin, sometimes at close range, and others suffered burns on their arms or legs, according to interviews and court findings.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The images show a man who appeared to wear disposable gloves and a backpack, with a handgun holstered near his groin.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The procedure uses a thin, flexible catheter introduced through a small incision in the femoral artery near the groin.
—Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Some were struck in the head or groin, sometimes at close range, and others suffered burns on their arms or legs, according to interviews and court findings.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The images show a man who appeared to wear disposable gloves and a backpack, with a handgun holstered near his groin.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for groin
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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