groin
Anatomy. the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen.
the general region of this fold or hollow.
Architecture. the curved line or edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.
Also groyne . a small jetty extending from a shore to prevent beach erosion.
Architecture. to form with groins.
Origin of groin
1Other words from groin
- un·groined, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for groin
/ (ɡrɔɪn) /
the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen: Related adjective: inguinal
euphemistic the genitals, esp the testicles
a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
architect a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet
(tr) architect to provide or construct with groins
Origin of groin
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