groin

[ groin ]

noun

1. Anatomy. the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen.
2. the general region of this fold or hollow.
3. Architecture. the curved line or edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.
4. Also groyne. a small jetty extending from a shore to prevent beach erosion.

verb (used with object)

1. Architecture. to form with groins.

groin

/ ɡrɔɪn /

noun

1. the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen inguinal
2. euphemistic.
   the genitals, esp the testicles
3. a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
4. architect a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet

verb

1. tr architect to provide or construct with groins

Other Words From

• un·groined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of groin¹

1350–1400; earlier grine, Middle English grinde; compare Old English grynde “abyss,” akin to grund “bottom, ground ¹ ”

Word History and Origins

Origin of groin¹

C15: perhaps from English grynde abyss; related to ground ¹

Example Sentences

Wharton has struggled for form this season and is currently out injured after surgery for a groin issue.

From BBC

Junior point guard Dylan Andrews, who missed the last two games because of a groin injury, practiced Tuesday and is considered questionable for the game against Idaho State.

From Los Angeles Times

Junior point guard Dylan Andrews, who sat out the Bruins’ victory over Boston University on Monday with a groin injury, remained sidelined for the portion of practice reporters were allowed to observe Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

The swelling increased quickly and a node in his groin swelled to the size of a golf ball, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Andrews was out with a left groin injury that is not considered serious, leaving his status as day to day.

From Los Angeles Times