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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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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The report said some female bodies brought to morgues showed broken pelvises or legs, bloodied underwear and additional trauma to the abdomen or groin.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Humans should check any crevices where the parasites can latch on, including the back of the knees, waistband, groin area, armpits or scalp.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Paolo Banchero missed 10 games with a left groin strain.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
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Noun
What wasn’t in the plan was that Durkin, who’s also a baseball player for the Eagles, would suffer a minor groin injury running the bases during Monday’s 7-6 win over Homewood-Flossmoor.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The report said some female bodies brought to morgues showed broken pelvises or legs, bloodied underwear and additional trauma to the abdomen or groin.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Humans should check any crevices where the parasites can latch on, including the back of the knees, waistband, groin area, armpits or scalp.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Paolo Banchero missed 10 games with a left groin strain.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 16 May. 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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