groin

noun
UK: /ɡrɔɪn/
US: /ɡrɔɪn/

  1. The area where your legs join your body at the front.

    1. He felt a pain in his groin after the fall.
    2. The athlete suffered a groin injury during the intense training session.

  2. In building, it is the curved edge formed where two intersecting vaults meet.

    1. The architect designed the ceiling with a beautiful groin.
    2. The groins in the cathedral ceiling were meticulously crafted by skilled artisans.

Synonyms

crutch
groin verb

  1. To build or reinforce with groins, especially along a shoreline.

    1. They plan to groin the beach to prevent erosion.
    2. The coastline was effectively groined to protect it from the relentless waves.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "groin" in English means: The area where your legs join your body at the front., In building, it is the curved edge formed where two intersecting vaults meet..

The phonetic transcription of "groin" is /ɡrɔɪn/ in British English and /ɡrɔɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "groin": crutch.

Example usage of "groin": "He felt a pain in his groin after the fall.". More examples on the page.