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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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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The Indiana Fever will be without guard Caitlin Clark for the third straight game after announcing that the 2025 All-Star Game captain will remain sidelined with a groin injury from the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Indiana played without Caitlin Clark who was out because of a groin injury.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Will Clark be available in the Fever’s game against the Dallas Wings on Friday at the American Airlines Center?
Clark will be unavailable for tonight’s game after being ruled out due to a groin injury.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Love also missed half of a Week 8 contest with a groin injury.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The Indiana Fever will be without guard Caitlin Clark for the third straight game after announcing that the 2025 All-Star Game captain will remain sidelined with a groin injury from the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Indiana played without Caitlin Clark who was out because of a groin injury.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Will Clark be available in the Fever’s game against the Dallas Wings on Friday at the American Airlines Center?
Clark will be unavailable for tonight’s game after being ruled out due to a groin injury.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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