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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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Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles was rolling for a while, but James’ groin injury, a stretch of six games in eight days and James’ convenient return after that stretch has given the Lakers losing streaks of four and currently three games.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
James was also consistently playing high-level defense before suffering the groin injury.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
With McBride’s status uncertain due to a groin injury, the Knicks may need to lean harder on their veteran guard.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
One key for the Sockers will be the health of veteran goalkeeper Boris Pardo, who has been battling a groin injury.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles was rolling for a while, but James’ groin injury, a stretch of six games in eight days and James’ convenient return after that stretch has given the Lakers losing streaks of four and currently three games.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
James was also consistently playing high-level defense before suffering the groin injury.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
With McBride’s status uncertain due to a groin injury, the Knicks may need to lean harder on their veteran guard.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 2 Apr. 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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