groin

[ UK /ɡɹˈɔ‍ɪn/ ]
[ US /ˈɡɹɔɪn/ ]

NOUN

a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
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

VERB

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How To Use groin In A Sentence

Spring is the season for groin pulls - that is, straining the adductor muscles that run along the inside of your thighs.
It is characterized by heavy, load-bearing masonry, the round-headed arch and its derivatives, the groin, and barrel vaulting.
That is despite going under the knife on Tuesday to cure a niggling groin problem. The Sun
The light didn't quite reach the high ceiling where carved figures lurked in the shadows of a graceful groin vault.
Avoid tight-fitting clothing or undergarments that restrict blood flow at the waist, groin & legs (e.g. girdles, stockings & socks).
To prevent beaches from disappearing, landowners build rock walls called groins perpendicular to the coast.
One week before the competition while throwing one of my practice partners, I injured my groin.
• Strengthens and limbers hip joints and groin muscles American Yoga Association Beginner’s Manual Fully Revised and Updated
The loyal midfielder missed the last weeks and will have scan on his troublesome groin injury. The Sun
They are usually found in groups in different places throughout the body, including the neck, armpit, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and groin.