groin

CEFRC2

/ˈɡɹoɪ̯n/ ~ /ˈɡɹɔɪ̯n/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The area where the legs meet the lower body.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The area adjoining this fold or depression.

Examples

  • I have an itch in my groin area.

  • Groin injuries can be quite painful.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɡɹɑɪ̯n/ ~ /ˈɡɹɒɪ̯n/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults

  2. The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

  3. The surface formed by two such vaults.

More examples

In context

  • Mary kicked Tom in the groin.

  • He got kicked in the groin and was writhing in pain.

  • He pulled a muscle in his groin.

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Origin

noun

From earlier grine, from Middle English grinde, grynde, from Old English grynde (“abyss”) (perhaps also "depression, hollow"), probably related to Proto-Germanic *grunduz; see ground. Later altered under the influence of loin.