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English noun: groin | |||
| 1. | groin (body) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals | ||
| Synonyms | inguen | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | area, region | ||
| Part meronym | loins | ||
| 2. | groin (artifact) a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | edge | ||
| 3. | groin (artifact) a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | ||
| Synonyms | breakwater, bulwark, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | barrier | ||
English verb: groin | |||
| 1. | groin (creation) build with groins | ||
| Samples | The ceiling was groined. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | build, construct, make | ||
| Domain category | building, construction | ||
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