Meaning & use
groin
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The area of the body where the thigh meets the abdomen.
See it in a sentence
The athlete pulled a muscle in his groin during the sprint.
The seatbelt sat uncomfortably across her groin during the long drive.
A note on using this word
In architecture, "groin" also refers to the curved edge formed where two vaults intersect, as in a groin vault.
Another way to use it
2. noun
In architecture, the curved edge formed where two intersecting vaults meet.
The cathedral's ceiling features an elaborate groin vault.
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