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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
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The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
02
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the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
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He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
Sintió un dolor agudo en la ingle después de desgarrarse un músculo al levantar pesas en el gimnasio.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
El jugador de fútbol chocó con otro jugador, lo que resultó en una dolorosa lesión en la ingle.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
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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
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They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
