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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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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
His first was a groin injury, which kept him out of action for three matches, followed by two minor injuries to his knee and thigh that sidelined him for a game each.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
This season, Alexander also missed 10 games due to quadricep and groin injuries, as well as a torn posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Point guard James Harden also is back after missing LA’s road loss Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to groin soreness.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Monk was listed as probable after missing Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to right groin soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
His first was a groin injury, which kept him out of action for three matches, followed by two minor injuries to his knee and thigh that sidelined him for a game each.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
This season, Alexander also missed 10 games due to quadricep and groin injuries, as well as a torn posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Point guard James Harden also is back after missing LA’s road loss Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to groin soreness.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 21 Jan. 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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