Illustration of groin
- 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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Jason Jones,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The largest clusters sit at the neck and jaw, armpits, chest, abdomen, groin and behind the knees.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Light fingertip circles at the armpits and groin crease open the two largest drainage clusters in the body before movement begins.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Alyssa Thomas' thug-like play, punching Caitlin Clark in the throat and kneeing her in the groin, is indefensible.
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27 June 2026
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Noun
The Lakers were 20-14 when bad luck hit, and James injured his groin on Christmas 2018 at Golden State.
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Jason Jones,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The largest clusters sit at the neck and jaw, armpits, chest, abdomen, groin and behind the knees.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Light fingertip circles at the armpits and groin crease open the two largest drainage clusters in the body before movement begins.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Alyssa Thomas' thug-like play, punching Caitlin Clark in the throat and kneeing her in the groin, is indefensible.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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