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groin (groin)
n.
  1. Anatomy. The crease or hollow at the junction of the inner part of each thigh with the trunk, together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals.
  2. Architecture. The curved edge at the junction of two intersecting vaults.
  3. A small jetty extending from a shore to protect a beach against erosion or to trap shifting sands.
tr.v., groined, groin·ing, groins.
To provide or build with groins.

[Alteration (influenced by LOIN) of Middle English grinde, perhaps from Old English grynde, abyss, hollow.]




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