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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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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
But these ailments, including the recent seven-game absence with the groin strain, have to be concerning.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Landeskog has missed the past seven games after taking a Cale Makar shot to the groin area March 6 against the Dallas Stars.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The veteran point guard also hurt his groin in the Big 12 Tournament.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This marked the 19th game that Powell missed this season, three due to the birth of his daughter and 16 due to injury, including seven recent games when he was sidelined with a groin strain.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
But these ailments, including the recent seven-game absence with the groin strain, have to be concerning.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Landeskog has missed the past seven games after taking a Cale Makar shot to the groin area March 6 against the Dallas Stars.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The veteran point guard also hurt his groin in the Big 12 Tournament.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 25 Mar. 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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