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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
Esempi
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
02
inguine
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
Esempi
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
Ha sentito un dolore acuto all'inguine dopo essersi stirato un muscolo sollevando pesi in palestra.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
Il calciatore è entrato in collisione con un altro giocatore, provocando una dolorosa ferita all'inguine.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
Esempi
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.
