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- groin 2a
1
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
2
a
: the projecting curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet
b
: a rib that covers this edge
3
: a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel
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CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Rookie forward Cooper Flagg had 23 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Mavericks (12-21), who were missing 10-time All-Star center Anthony Davis due to right groin soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Under local anesthesia and light sedation, a small catheter is inserted through a tiny puncture in the groin or wrist.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Starting guard Austin Reaves (left calf strain), center Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) and forward Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) were all unavailable on Saturday night.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Fannin aggravated his groin injury on the play and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Rookie forward Cooper Flagg had 23 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Mavericks (12-21), who were missing 10-time All-Star center Anthony Davis due to right groin soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Under local anesthesia and light sedation, a small catheter is inserted through a tiny puncture in the groin or wrist.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Starting guard Austin Reaves (left calf strain), center Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) and forward Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) were all unavailable on Saturday night.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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groin
1 of 2 noun1
: the junction of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh or the part of the body around this junction
2
: the curved line or rib on a ceiling along which two vaults meet
groin
2 of 2 verb
: to build or equip with groins
Medical Definition
groin
noun
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
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