Groin
01
a structure of stone, concrete, or timber extending from a shore into the water to prevent erosion and retain sand
Exempel
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
02
ljumske, skrev
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
Exempel
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
Han kände en skarp smärta i ljumsken efter att ha dragit i en muskel när han lyfte vikter på gymmet.
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
Fotbollsspelaren kolliderade med en annan spelare, vilket resulterade i en smärtsam skada i ljumsken.
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
Exempel
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
Exempel
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
