Groin (Verb)
Meaning
Build with groins; "The ceiling was groined".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The architect specified to loin the ceiling with beautiful stone groins to create a luxurious atmosphere.
- The interior designer was successful in groining the vaulted ceiling with intricate wood carvings to give the library an ornate feel.
- The engineer struggled to groyn the cathedral's high ceilings with simple stone arches that complemented its grandeur.
- The structural engineer made sure to properly groyn the long thin roof for to achieve maximum support for the expansive ceiling.
- The master builder carefully groined the corners and the central vault of the great hall with granite ribs to add an extra layer of strength.