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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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Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Banks is dealing with an ankle and groin injury, while Tom is dealing with an oblique ailment.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Cornerback/gunner Charles Woods remained a full participant despite a groin injury that kept him out last Sunday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
However, after the goodwill the team earned in the second half of last season, Week 1 was a kick in the groin to expectations.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Lions after exiting with a groin injury.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Banks is dealing with an ankle and groin injury, while Tom is dealing with an oblique ailment.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Cornerback/gunner Charles Woods remained a full participant despite a groin injury that kept him out last Sunday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
However, after the goodwill the team earned in the second half of last season, Week 1 was a kick in the groin to expectations.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 15 Sep. 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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