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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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Groins are often spaced at regular intervals along the beach.
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The boxer wore protective padding around his groin during the match to minimize the risk of injury.
Il pugile indossava imbottiture protettive intorno all'inguine durante l'incontro per minimizzare il rischio di infortunio.
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a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
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The engineer examined the stress along the groins of the arch.
to groin
01
to construct or incorporate groins
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Workers groined the vaults during restoration.
