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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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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Hart sustained what the team initially said was a groin injury, then groin and ankle injuries before settling on knee and ankle injuries.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
While some locals expressed frustration that the government doesn’t maintain jetties or groins in the area to halt erosion, Moore said that would only move the issue to another place on the island.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
While first degree burns — which impact the outlet layer of skin — can generally be cared for at home, UCHealth advises seeking medical care for any burns that are more severe, such as ones that are more than three inches long, or on the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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With Jenkins sitting out due to a groin injury, Pesansky stepped up and stood out, helping the Panthers defeat the host Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders, 56-30, in Murfreesboro.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Hart sustained what the team initially said was a groin injury, then groin and ankle injuries before settling on knee and ankle injuries.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
While some locals expressed frustration that the government doesn’t maintain jetties or groins in the area to halt erosion, Moore said that would only move the issue to another place on the island.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
While first degree burns — which impact the outlet layer of skin — can generally be cared for at home, UCHealth advises seeking medical care for any burns that are more severe, such as ones that are more than three inches long, or on the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 14 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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