groin | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy) 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 | |
Related terms: | area loins | |
2. | [ verb ] build with groins | |
Examples: | : "The ceiling was groined" |
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Related terms: | construct construction | |
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 mole seawall jetty groyne | |
Related terms: | barrier bulwark | |
Similar spelling: |
grin Grein grain grainy grim gran Gruen grown groom Groen groan grimy Grimm grime Grahn Grana green Graney Grunow Greene Greeno Groome groyne granny grannie Greaney Grahan |