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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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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Athletes commonly experience groin strains when their adductors can’t handle the demands placed on them during sports that involve cutting, pivoting or making any sudden direction changes.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Sosa was dealing with a right groin strain, but Walton had already been on the roster for a few days before he was originally placed on the IL.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Koo provides some insurance after Graham Gano injured a groin muscle during pregame warmups Sunday night.
—Stephen Whyno, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In November, Järnkrok had groin and sports hernia surgery.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Athletes commonly experience groin strains when their adductors can’t handle the demands placed on them during sports that involve cutting, pivoting or making any sudden direction changes.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Sosa was dealing with a right groin strain, but Walton had already been on the roster for a few days before he was originally placed on the IL.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Koo provides some insurance after Graham Gano injured a groin muscle during pregame warmups Sunday night.
—Stephen Whyno, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 29 Sep. 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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