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Groin
01
a structure of stone, concrete, or timber extending from a shore into the water to prevent erosion and retain sand
Beispiele
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
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Leiste, Schritt
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
Beispiele
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
Er spürte einen scharfen Schmerz in der Leiste, nachdem er sich beim Gewichtheben im Fitnessstudio einen Muskel gezerrt hatte.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
Der Fußballspieler kollidierte mit einem anderen Spieler, was zu einer schmerzhaften Verletzung in der Leiste führte.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
Beispiele
The cathedral features a ribbed groin at each vault intersection.
The stone masons carefully carved the groins of the ceiling.
to groin
01
to construct or incorporate groins
Beispiele
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
