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groin

DEFINITIONS OF: groin

1

n 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

Synonyms:
inguen
Type of:
area, region
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve

n a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults

Type of:
edge
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

n a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

Synonyms:
breakwater, bulwark, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall
Type of:
barrier
a structure or object that impedes free movement

v build with groins

“The ceiling was groined”
Type of:
build, construct, make
make by combining materials and parts
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