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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
Exemplos
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
02
virilha, entrepérnio
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
Exemplos
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
Ele sentiu uma dor aguda na virilha depois de puxar um músculo ao levantar pesos na academia.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
O jogador de futebol colidiu com outro jogador, resultando em uma lesão dolorosa na virilha.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
