groin

Meanings

Plural: groins

Noun

• 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
• a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults
• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
• The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.
• The area adjoining this fold or depression.
• The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults
• The surface formed by two such vaults.
• The genitals.
• Alternative spelling of groyne.

Verb

• build with groins
  • "The ceiling was groined"
• To deliver a blow to the genitals of.
• To build with groins.
• To hollow out; to excavate.
• To grunt; to growl; to snarl; to murmur.

Synonyms

breakwater, bulwark, groyne, inguen, jetty, mole, seawall