HyperDic: groin

English > 4 senses of the word groin:
NOUNbodygroin, inguenthe 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
artifactgroina curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults
artifactgroin, breakwater, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jettya protective structure of stone or concrete
VERBcreationgroinbuild with groins
groin > pronunciation
Soundsgroy'n
Rhymesadjoin ... tenderloin: 13 rhymes with oyn...
English > groin: 4 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningThe 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.
Synonyminguen
Part ofloinsThe region of the hips and groin and lower abdomen
Broaderarea, regionA part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Spanishingle
Catalanengonal
English > groin: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults.
BroaderedgeA sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
English > groin: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.
Synonymsbreakwater, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty
BroaderbarrierA structure or object that impedes free movement
Spanishdique, escollera, espigón, malecón, rompeolas
Catalandic, engonal, escullera, espigó, talp, trencaonades
English > groin: 4 senses > verb 1, creation
Meaningbuild with groins.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"The ceiling was groined"
Categoryconstruction, buildingThe act of constructing something
Broaderconstruct, build, makemake by combining materials and parts

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