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groin
[ groin ]
noun
- 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.
verb (used with object)
- Architecture. to form with groins.
groin
/ ɡɔɪ /
noun
- the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen inguinal
- euphemistic.the genitals, esp the testicles
- a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
- architect a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet
verb
- tr architect to provide or construct with groins
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of groin1
C15: perhaps from English grynde abyss; related to ground 1
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However, Wharton was managing a groin issue at the beginning of this season which then required surgery, keeping him out for two months and missing 14 Premier League games.
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And James, who said he’s feeling his best since injuring his groin, scored 27 and had eight assists.
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That makes Trippier worth a punt in my opinion, even if he is nursing a potential groin issue.
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A node in his groin swelled to the size of a golf ball, so he asked his doctors to take it out and biopsy it.
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James made his Lakers comeback after seven games out with a groin injury while Hachimura had missed 12 matches with a knee problem.
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