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Sense 1: Loin as a Noun (Anatomy)

Description: The loin is the part of the human body on both sides of the spinal column between the lowest (false) ribs and the hipbones. It is also used to refer to a similar part in animals.

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Examples:

• She experienced pain in her lower back, just above the loin.
• During the cooking process, the chef skillfully removed the loin from the pig, ready to be prepared as a delicious dish.
• The lion's powerful muscles in its loin enable it to pounce on its prey with great force.

Sense 2: Loin as a Noun (Food)

Description: Loin refers to the section of meat from the lower part of the back of an animal, typically including the area around the ribs. It is commonly used to prepare various culinary dishes.

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Examples:

• The restaurant served a mouthwatering dish of grilled beef loin with a side of mashed potatoes.
• For Sunday dinner, the family enjoyed a roasted pork loin that was seasoned to perfection.
• The recipe calls for marinating the chicken loin in a blend of herbs and spices.