noun Download 🔗Share The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region. Examples : "The doctor checked the patient's groins for swollen lymph nodes. " body anatomy part physiology human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The area adjoining this fold or depression. Examples : "He pulled a muscle in his groin." anatomy body physiology sex part medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults Examples : "The architect pointed out the groins where the two curved ceilings met in the cathedral's design. " architecture structure building part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The genitals. Examples : "He got kicked in the groin and was writhing in pain." anatomy body sex physiology human organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The surface formed by two such vaults. Examples : "The impressive cathedral ceiling featured intricate groins where the arched vaults met, creating a beautiful pattern of intersecting curves. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater. Examples : "The city built several groins along the beach to stop the sand from washing away during storms. " architecture geology environment geography nautical ocean structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading