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Groin
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a structure of stone, concrete, or timber extending from a shore into the water to prevent erosion and retain sand
Przykłady
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
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pachwina, krocze
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
Przykłady
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
Poczuł ostry ból w pachwinie po naciągnięciu mięśnia podczas podnoszenia ciężarów na siłowni.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
Piłkarz zderzył się z innym zawodnikiem, co spowodowało bolesną kontuzję pachwiny.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
Przykłady
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
Przykłady
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
