Groin
01
a structure of stone, concrete, or timber extending from a shore into the water to prevent erosion and retain sand
例
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
02
鼠径部, 股間
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
例
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
ジムでウェイトを持ち上げているときに筋肉を引き裂いた後、彼は股間に鋭い痛みを感じた。
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
サッカー選手が別の選手と衝突し、股間に痛みを伴う怪我を負った。
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
例
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
例
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
