English to English

groin
(gr//Oi//n )

noun (n)

  • the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals(noun.body)
    Synonym:
    inguen
    source: wordnet30
  • a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    breakwater, bulwark, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall
    source: wordnet30
  • The snout of a swine.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The line between the lower part of the abdomen and the thigh, or the region of this line; the inguen.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • build with groins(verb.creation)
    Example:
    The ceiling was groined.
    source: wordnet30
  • To grunt to growl; to snarl; to murmur.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To fashion into groins; to build with groins.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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