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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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Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In a 76-73 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday night, Fears swung his leg backward into Langston Reynolds’ groin area after the whistle when Reynolds was called for a foul on Fears.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, Doncic has grappled with ankle and groin ailments as well; the wear-and-tear of the season emerging just before the All-Star break.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Brasier, 38, was limited to just 26 innings last year by a pair of left groin strains while with the Chicago Cubs.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Van de Ven is the only first-choice defender who is fit, and this was his first appearance since missing two games with a groin injury.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In a 76-73 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday night, Fears swung his leg backward into Langston Reynolds’ groin area after the whistle when Reynolds was called for a foul on Fears.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, Doncic has grappled with ankle and groin ailments as well; the wear-and-tear of the season emerging just before the All-Star break.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Brasier, 38, was limited to just 26 innings last year by a pair of left groin strains while with the Chicago Cubs.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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