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Meaning of groin

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  groin
      n 1: 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 [syn: {groin}, {inguen}]
      2: a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults
      3: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from
         shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
         [syn: {breakwater}, {groin}, {groyne}, {mole}, {bulwark},
         {seawall}, {jetty}]
      v 1: build with groins; "The ceiling was groined"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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