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 groin groin /ˈgrɔɪn/

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  ( inguen , groin )
    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
     He pulled a muscle in his groin while playing soccer
    He pulled a muscle in his groin while playing soccer
  2. A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away  ( bulwark , groin , groyne , breakwater , jetty , mole , seawall )
    a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
     The jetty was badly damaged in the storm, and had to be rebuilt
    The jetty was badly damaged in the storm, and had to be rebuilt
  3. A curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults  ( groin )
    a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults

verb

  1. (construction) build with groins  ( groin )
    (construction) build with groins
     The ceiling was groined
    The ceiling was groined


 round shot round shot /ˈraʊnd ʃɒt/

noun

  1. A solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon  ( cannon ball , cannonball , round shot )
    a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon


 naut mi naut mi /nɔːt mi/

noun

  1. A unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude  ( air mile , international nautical mile , mi , mile , naut mi , nautical mile )
    a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude
  2. A former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile  ( Admiralty mile , geographical mile , mi , mile , naut mi , nautical mile )
    a former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile


 violin maker violin maker /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn ˈmeɪkər/

noun

  1. Someone who makes violins  ( violin maker )
    someone who makes violins
     A renowned violin maker crafted this violin in the 18th century.
    A renowned violin maker crafted this violin in the 18th century.