Loin vs. Groin
Loinnoun
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips
Loinnoun
Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal
Loinnoun
That part of a human being or quadruped, which extends on either side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs. In human beings the loins are also called the reins. See Illust. of Beef.
Loinnoun
A cut of meat taken from this part of a food animal, as from cattle or hogs.
Loinnoun
The pubic area; the genitalia, especially in women; as, receptive loins.
Loinnoun
a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump
Loinnoun
either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds
Loinnoun
the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hip bones.
Loinnoun
the region of the sexual organs regarded as the source of erotic or procreative power
Loinnoun
a joint of meat that includes the vertebrae of the loins
Loin
The loins, or lumbus, are the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back. The term is used to describe the anatomy of humans and quadrupeds, such as horses, pigs, or cattle.
Groinnoun
The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.
Groinnoun
The area adjoining this fold or depression.
Groinnoun
(architecture) The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults
Groinnoun
(euphemistic) The genitals.
Groinnoun
(geometry) The surface formed by two such vaults.
Groinverb
To deliver a blow to the genitals of.
Groinverb
(architecture) To build with groins.
Groinverb
(literary) To hollow out, to excavate.
Groinverb
To grunt; to growl; to snarl; to murmur.
Groinnoun
The snout of a swine.
Groinnoun
The line between the lower part of the abdomen and the thigh, or the region of this line; the inguen.
Groinnoun
The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults, growing more obtuse as it approaches the summit.
Groinnoun
The surface formed by two such vaults.
Groinnoun
A frame of woodwork across a beach to accumulate and retain shingle.
Groinverb
To grunt to growl; to snarl; to murmur.
Groinverb
To fashion into groins; to build with groins.
Groinnoun
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
Groinnoun
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Groinverb
build with groins;
Groinnoun
the area between the abdomen and the upper thigh on either side of the body.
Groinnoun
the region of the genitals
Groinnoun
a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults.
Groinnoun
US spelling of groyne
Groin
In human anatomy, the groin (the adjective is inguinal, as in inguinal canal) is the junctional area (also known as the inguinal region) between the abdomen and the thigh on either side of the pubic bone. This is also known as the medial compartment of the thigh that consists of the adductor muscles of the hip or the groin muscles.
