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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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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Jaquez, who has established himself as one of the early favorites for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, didn’t play Saturday because of a strained right groin.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo rampaged through the first few weeks before injuring his groin.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
The 8-12 Bucks have scuffled this season, but two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to their lineup on Friday after sitting out four games with a groin injury.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Cleveland Browns did not take kindly to 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who was punched in the groin last game to earn Carolina’s Tre’Von Moehrig a one-game suspension.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Jaquez, who has established himself as one of the early favorites for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, didn’t play Saturday because of a strained right groin.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo rampaged through the first few weeks before injuring his groin.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
The 8-12 Bucks have scuffled this season, but two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to their lineup on Friday after sitting out four games with a groin injury.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 4 Dec. 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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