Definition of Haunch

1. Noun. The hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings.

Generic synonyms: Body Part
Group relationships: Body, Torso, Trunk

2. Noun. The loin and leg of a quadruped.
Group relationships: Quadruped
Generic synonyms: Croup, Croupe, Hindquarters, Rump

Definition of Haunch

1. n. The hip; the projecting region of the lateral parts of the pelvis and the hip joint; the hind part.

Definition of Haunch

1. Noun. (anatomy) The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that is able to sit on its hindquarters. ¹

2. Noun. The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food. ¹

3. Noun. (architecture) A squat vertical support structure. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Haunch

1. the hindquarter [n -ES] : HAUNCHED [adj] - See also: hindquarter

Lexicographical Neighbors of Haunch

hauls
haulse
haulsed
haulses
haulsing
haulst
hault
haulyard
haulyards
haum
haums
haunce
haunced
haunces
haunch (current term)
haunched
haunches
haunching
hauncing
haunt
haunted
haunted houses
hauntedly
hauntedness
haunter
haunters
haunting
hauntingly

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