groin
noun
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Definition of groin
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
2a
: 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
groin
verb
groined;
groining;
groins
Definition of groin (Entry 2 of 2)
: to build or equip with groins
Examples of groin in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Seahawks’ tight end and former star at Mt. View High School in Bend didn’t play in the Seahawks’ preseason opener last week while nursing a groin injury. — oregonlive.com, "Former Oregon prep star Jacob Hollister hopes to make his Seattle Seahawks debut Sunday," 16 Aug. 2019 Harris had three starts in both 2016 and 2017 before taking over as the starter for the final nine games in 2018 not long after Andrew Sendejo was lost for the season with a groin injury. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings safety Anthony Harris ready to make leap to Pro Bowl player," 13 Aug. 2019 Sanchez started in the cleanup spot after missing 16 games because of a strained left groin. — Ian Harrison, BostonGlobe.com, "Blue Jays make it two straight over Yankees," 10 Aug. 2019 Ford played first base, with DJ LeMahieu getting a rest after returning Friday from a sore groin. — Mike Fitzpatrick, courant.com, "Yankees cap series sweep against Red Sox," 5 Aug. 2019 Curry missed 11 consecutive games last season because of a strained left groin. — Mark Medina, The Mercury News, "Bob Myers wrestling with where the Warriors stand in the West next season," 15 July 2019 Autopsy reports determined Lewis sustained four gunshot wounds to his face, thighs and groin. — Fox News, "Oklahoma City police say shooting of naked and unarmed teen was justified," 9 Aug. 2019 The 49ers added Valoaga with four defensive linemen, Bosa, Dee Ford (knee), Arik Armstead (calf) and Ronald Blair (groin), sidelined. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "49ers’ McKinnon, Williams, Verrett in danger of missing season opener," 8 Aug. 2019 Other defensive ends ailing are Arik Armstead (calf), Ronald Blair (groin) and Jamell Garcia-Williams (concussion). — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "Nick Bosa’s ankle injury will keep him out for preseason, possibly season opener," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'groin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for groin
groin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of groin
: the area of the body where your legs come together
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groin
noun
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Kids Definition of groin
: the fold or area where the abdomen joins the thigh
groin
noun
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Medical Definition of groin
: 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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