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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
Exemples
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
Exemples
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
Il a ressenti une douleur aiguë à l'aine après s'être froissé un muscle en soulevant des poids à la salle de sport.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
Le joueur de football est entré en collision avec un autre joueur, ce qui a entraîné une blessure douloureuse à l'aine.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
Exemples
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
Exemples
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
