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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, 5 Jan. 2026
Injuries pop up again Shanahan said linebackers Dee Winters (ankle) and Tatum Bethune (groin) could be facing injuries that keep them out of next week’s playoff games.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Guard Pelle Larsson, who missed the past two games with an ankle sprain, was listed as probable, with forward Nikola Jovic listed as questionable with a groin contusion.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Not only is the 49ers’ defense seemingly in a freefall entering the playoffs, starting linebackers Tatum Bethune (groin) and Dee Winters (ankle) left injured Saturday night.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Miami's offense was missing tight end Darren Waller (groin) wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ribs) and right Austin Jackson (back/groin).
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Injuries pop up again Shanahan said linebackers Dee Winters (ankle) and Tatum Bethune (groin) could be facing injuries that keep them out of next week’s playoff games.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Guard Pelle Larsson, who missed the past two games with an ankle sprain, was listed as probable, with forward Nikola Jovic listed as questionable with a groin contusion.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Not only is the 49ers’ defense seemingly in a freefall entering the playoffs, starting linebackers Tatum Bethune (groin) and Dee Winters (ankle) left injured Saturday night.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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