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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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 17 May 2025
Once Randle returned from a groin injury and DiVincenzo came back from a toe injury that cost both players much of February, the pieces just clicked into place.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After getting off to a shaky start with his new team, Randle missed the month of February because of a groin injury.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Vientos did miss time this year with a groin injury.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
The outlet reported that the bullets hit the victim — whose name has not been released — in the groin and chest.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 17 May 2025
Once Randle returned from a groin injury and DiVincenzo came back from a toe injury that cost both players much of February, the pieces just clicked into place.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After getting off to a shaky start with his new team, Randle missed the month of February because of a groin injury.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Vientos did miss time this year with a groin injury.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 21 May. 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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