Sirloin vs. Loin

Sirloinnoun

(US) A cut of beef from the lower part of the back, where the last ribs are (called rump in UK English).

Sirloinnoun

(UK) A cut of beef from the middle of the back (corresponding to short loin and partly rib in US English).

Sirloinnoun

A loin of beef, or a part of a loin.

Sirloinnoun

the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump

Sirloinnoun

good-quality beef cut from the loin

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.