Injuries to Davis, who missed most of the first three weeks of camp with a groin issue, and Bates are a reminder of what the team could be forced to juggle in the regular season.—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024 Suddenly, a team that dropped its first four games and lost its best player to a thigh/groin injury has rattled off two straight victories.—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2024 Defensive lineman Kobie Turner did not practice because of a groin issue, McVay said. ...—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024 The victims’ injuries included a shot in the stomach of a 20-year-old victim; a shot in the right hand of a 25-year-old man; a shot in the groin of a 23-year-old victim; and a shot in the right thigh of a 24-year-old man.—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for groin
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Etymology
Noun
alteration of Middle English grynde, from Old English, abyss; akin to Old English grund ground
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