GROIN
What does "GROIN" mean?
The area where the abdomen meets the thigh on either side of the body.
Meanings
- The fold or hollow where the lower abdomen joins the inner thigh. The athlete pulled a muscle in his groin.
- The curved edge formed where two vaults intersect in architecture. The cathedral ceiling rose in elegant groins of stone. technical
- A low wall or barrier built into the sea to limit beach erosion (also spelled 'groyne'). Wooden groins divided the shingle beach into bays. technical
Word origin
From Middle English 'grynde' (depression, hollow), from Old English 'grynde' (abyss); altered in form, possibly influenced by 'loin'.
A little poem
Where two stone arches lean and meet,
the ceiling kneels above your feet.
couplet
Wordplay
- The architect and the physiotherapist argued all afternoon — turns out they were both right about the groin.
What it teaches
The same word can hold up a cathedral and ache after a sprint; meaning depends entirely on where you stand.
Quick facts
What does GROIN mean?
The area where the abdomen meets the thigh on either side of the body.
Is GROIN a valid word?
Yes — GROIN is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is GROIN?
GROIN has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does GROIN come from?
From Middle English 'grynde' (depression, hollow), from Old English 'grynde' (abyss); altered in form, possibly influenced by 'loin'.
What can GROIN teach us?
The same word can hold up a cathedral and ache after a sprint; meaning depends entirely on where you stand.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.