Groin
01
a structure of stone, concrete, or timber extending from a shore into the water to prevent erosion and retain sand
例子
The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.
Waves crashed against the groin, slowing coastal erosion.
02
腹股沟, 胯部
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
例子
He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym.
他在健身房举重时拉伤了肌肉，随后感到腹股沟一阵剧痛。
The soccer player collided with another player, resulting in a painful injury to his groin.
足球运动员与另一名球员相撞，导致他的腹股沟受伤疼痛。
03
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
例子
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
例子
They groined the harbor with a series of stone barriers.
The builders groined the church ceiling with precision.
