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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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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s why Gano’s pregame routine before the Giants’ 21-18 loss to the Commanders was so alarming because his groin injury drastically altered his typical process.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
But he was sidelined with a groin injury late in training camp and apparently returned too soon, aggravating the injury in Week 2 and then being held out until Week 9.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But after two years of battling groin and knee injuries, a DH role could be easier on his body.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Linebacker Denzel Perryman, who has missed four games with a groin injury, was a limited participant, and defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia (pelvis) didn’t practice.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s why Gano’s pregame routine before the Giants’ 21-18 loss to the Commanders was so alarming because his groin injury drastically altered his typical process.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
But he was sidelined with a groin injury late in training camp and apparently returned too soon, aggravating the injury in Week 2 and then being held out until Week 9.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But after two years of battling groin and knee injuries, a DH role could be easier on his body.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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