groin

/grɔɪn/

/grɔɪn/

Other forms: groined; groins; groining

Definitions of groin

1. noun

   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
   synonyms: inguen

   type of:

   area, region

   a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
2. noun

   a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults
   type of:

   edge

   a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
3. noun

   a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
   synonyms: breakwater, bulwark, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall

   type of:

   barrier

   a structure or object that impedes free movement
4. verb

   build with groins
   “The ceiling was groined”

   type of:

   build, construct, make

   make by combining materials and parts