Meaning & Definition of word "Loin"
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Loin
/lɔɪn/
noun:
- 1. The part of the body on either side of the spine between the lowest ribs and the pelvis.
- Example: He felt a sharp pain in his loin after lifting the heavy box.
- 2. A cut of meat from the lower back of an animal, especially pork or beef.
- Example: The chef grilled a delicious loin of pork with herbs.
- 3. The region of the body that includes the hips and lower back.
- Example: She applied heat to her loin area to relieve the tension.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'loigne', from Latin 'lumbus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
loincloth:
A piece of clothing worn to cover the loins.
gird up one's loins:
Prepare oneself for action or a challenge.
loins of the earth:
Referring to the fertile or productive body of land.
Related Words
flank:
The side of an animal's body.
lumber:
Related to the lower back, also refers to wood.
loincloth:
A garment worn to cover the loins.
Slang Meanings of loin
Meaning: Slang for a person's lower body or rear end.
Example Sentence: He fell right on his loin when he tripped.
Meaning: Used jokingly to refer to someone’s buttocks.
Example Sentence: She loves to dance and shake her loin at the party.