loin
/lɔɪn/
noun
- The part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lower ribs and the hip bones.
- A horse's loin should be strong and well-muscled for good performance.
- The doctor examined the patient's loin area for signs of injury.
- The weightlifter felt a sharp pain in his loin after the heavy squat.
- A cut of meat from the loin area of an animal, especially pork or beef.
- We grilled a pork loin for dinner last night.
- The recipe calls for a beef loin cut into thick steaks.
- She seasoned the lamb loin with rosemary and garlic before roasting.