Definitions

1. noun

the lower part of the back in humans or animals, between the ribs and the hip

“She carefully cut the loin of beef for dinner.”

2. noun

the side of an animal between the ribs and the hip

“Butchers often sell pork loin as a popular cut of meat.”

3. verb

to cut or remove a piece of meat from an animal’s body

“The butcher chose to loin the deer for the holiday dinner.”

4. verb

to remove the backbone or spinal column from an animal’s body

“The chef decided to loin the fish for the special dish.”

5. verb

to remove or separate a part of something, especially a part that is no longer needed

“The company chose to loin its old software system and upgrade to a newer version.”

6. noun

the middle or central part of something

“The movie’s plot took place in the loin of the conflict between good and evil.”