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groin

noun verb

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

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Word length
5
Starts with
G
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
6

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noun

  1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

noun

  1. a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults

noun

  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

verb

  1. build with groins

    “The ceiling was groined”

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The ceiling was groined

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