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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
Exemple
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
02
inghinal, entreșold
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
Exemple
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
A simțit o durere acută în intepenire după ce și-a întins un mușchi în timp ce ridica greutăți la sală.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
Fotbalistul s-a ciocnit cu un alt jucător, rezultând o rană dureroasă la intepatură.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
Exemple
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
Exemple
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
