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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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David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The femoral artery in the groin, just above the crease where the thigh meets the abdomen.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 20 June 2025
There’s lots of real blood, fiery explosions, impalings and electrocutions, along with irritable bowel syndrome jokes and plenty of kicks to the groin.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
Alexander missed two early-season games last year with injuries to his quadriceps and groin.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Noun
The 73-9 Warriors were well on their way to becoming the greatest single-season team of all time when Draymond Green, inexplicably, elbowed James in the groin in the last minutes of a 108-97 win in Game 4, which put Golden State up 3-1.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The femoral artery in the groin, just above the crease where the thigh meets the abdomen.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 20 June 2025
There’s lots of real blood, fiery explosions, impalings and electrocutions, along with irritable bowel syndrome jokes and plenty of kicks to the groin.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
Alexander missed two early-season games last year with injuries to his quadriceps and groin.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 27 Jun. 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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