Illustration of groin
- groin 2a
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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Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
But the Packers were dealt a potentially serious injury blow during Week 8’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars when starting quarterback Jordan Love limped off in the third quarter of last Sunday’s game and was quickly ruled out with a groin injury.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Love left last Sunday's win over the Jaguars with a groin injury, and backup Malik Willis once again made enough plays for Green Bay to come out on top.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Summary Telltale signs of kidney stones include the sudden, severe onset of flank pain radiating to the groin or inner thigh.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
But the Packers were dealt a potentially serious injury blow during Week 8’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars when starting quarterback Jordan Love limped off in the third quarter of last Sunday’s game and was quickly ruled out with a groin injury.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Love left last Sunday's win over the Jaguars with a groin injury, and backup Malik Willis once again made enough plays for Green Bay to come out on top.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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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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