groin

• Nom désignant la région du corps où l'abdomen rejoint la cuisse, ou en architecture, un arête incurvée formée par l'intersection de deux voûtes.

A noun referring to the area of the body where the abdomen meets the thigh, or in architecture, the curved edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.

1. Anatomical regionB2formalmedical

   The area of the body where the abdomen meets the thighs, on either side of the pubic bone.

   aine

   • He felt a sharp pain in his groin after the workout.
   • The doctor examined the patient's groin for a hernia.
   • Injuries to the groin are common in sports like soccer.

   Synonymesinguen

2. Architecture termC1formaltechnical

   The edge formed by the intersection of two vaults in a ceiling or roof.

   Arête de voûte

   • The cathedral's ceiling features intricate groin vaults.
   • The architect designed a groin to support the roof structure.
   • Stone groins were used in medieval buildings for stability.

• Verbe signifiant frapper quelqu'un à l'aine, ou munir d'une rainure (en architecture).

A verb meaning to hit or strike someone in the groin area, or to provide with a groin (as in architecture).

1. To build a groinC2formal

   To construct a small, narrow structure (groin) built out into the water from a beach to prevent erosion or trap sand.

   construire un épi

   • The coastal engineers decided to groin the shoreline to protect the beach.
   • They are planning to groin the area to reduce sand loss.
   • The city council voted to groin the eroding coastline.