loins

UK
/lɔɪnz/
US
/lɔɪnz/

Translations

loinsnoun
Pluralia tantum; used for the lower part of the body and in fixed expressions such as "gird one's loins".
loinnoun

loins

pl

loins
pl
UK
/lɔɪn/
US
/lɔɪn/
He felt a sharp pain in his loin after lifting the heavy box.
Он почувствовал резкую боль в пояснице после поднятия тяжелой коробки.
The chef prepared a delicious dish using pork loin.
Шеф-повар приготовил вкусное блюдо из свиного филе.
Additional translations
Synonyms
lower back

Definitions

loinsnoun
The part of the body between the ribs and the hips, especially the lower back and groin area.
He wrapped his cloak around his loins to keep warm.
Sexual or reproductive power, especially as referred to in a biblical or literary style.
The phrase refers to the descendants that came from his loins.
loinnoun
The part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest ribs and the hipbones.
He felt a sharp pain in his loins after lifting the heavy box.
A cut of meat from the back of an animal, especially a pig or lamb.
The chef prepared a delicious roast loin of pork for dinner.
The region around the sexual organs; the genitals or the seat of sexual desire.
Desire burned hot in his loins.