groin
noun
1. 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
Similar word(s): inguen
Definition categories: body, area, region
2. a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults
Definition categories: man–made, edge
3. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Similar word(s): breakwater, bulwark, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall
Definition categories: man–made, barrier
Sentences with groin as a noun:
- He pulled a muscle in his groin.
- He got kicked in the groin and was writhing in pain.