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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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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Trial is pending and set to start in May for another multi-plaintiff lawsuit headed by activist and former police trainer Derrick Sanderlin, who was seriously injured after a police officer shot him in the groin the day before Johnson’s injury happened.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
After his first session on April 8, the incision Dr. John had made in Mr. Bowen’s groin to insert his dialysis catheter began oozing blood.
—John Carreyrou, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
With its leading scorer Tyler Herro missing his first game of the season because of a groin injury, the Heat’s offense couldn’t keep up with ...
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Usman did receive a point deduction due to multiple strikes to Hughes' groin during the match.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Trial is pending and set to start in May for another multi-plaintiff lawsuit headed by activist and former police trainer Derrick Sanderlin, who was seriously injured after a police officer shot him in the groin the day before Johnson’s injury happened.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
After his first session on April 8, the incision Dr. John had made in Mr. Bowen’s groin to insert his dialysis catheter began oozing blood.
—John Carreyrou, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
With its leading scorer Tyler Herro missing his first game of the season because of a groin injury, the Heat’s offense couldn’t keep up with ...
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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