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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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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
In other news, Fever star Caitlin Clark met with doctors for additional evaluations and tests after suffering a groin injury on July 15.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 25 July 2025
The Fever traveled to Las Vegas Thursday for a matchup against the Aces, but Clark will not be in the lineup due to a groin injury.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Hip flexor injuries typically cause pain in the front of the hips and/or in the groin.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Where does Clark currently stand in her recovery from the groin injury?
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
In other news, Fever star Caitlin Clark met with doctors for additional evaluations and tests after suffering a groin injury on July 15.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 25 July 2025
The Fever traveled to Las Vegas Thursday for a matchup against the Aces, but Clark will not be in the lineup due to a groin injury.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Hip flexor injuries typically cause pain in the front of the hips and/or in the groin.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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