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Definition of Groin
1. Noun. The crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals.
Exact synonyms: Inguen
Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Loins
Derivative terms: Inguinal
Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Loins
Derivative terms: Inguinal
2. Verb. Build with groins. "The ceiling was groined"
3. Noun. A curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults.
Generic synonyms: Edge
4. Noun. A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.
Exact synonyms: Breakwater, Bulwark, Groyne, Jetty, Mole, Seawall
Generic synonyms: Barrier
Derivative terms: Bulwark
Generic synonyms: Barrier
Derivative terms: Bulwark
Definition of Groin
1. n. The snout of a swine.
2. v. i. To grunt to growl; to snarl; to murmur.
3. n. The line between the lower part of the abdomen and the thigh, or the region of this line; the inguen.
4. v. t. To fashion into groins; to build with groins.
Definition of Groin
1. to build with intersecting arches [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Groin
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