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haunch

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun haunch has 2 senses
  1. haunch - the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings
    --1 is a kind of
    body part
    --1 is a part of torso, trunk, body
  2. haunch - the loin and leg of a quadruped
    --2 is a kind of
    hindquarters, croup, croupe, rump
    --2 is a part of quadruped

Definitions from the Web

Haunch


Definition:

A haunch refers to either of the two sides of a person's or animal's body between the waist and legs.


Part of Speech:

Noun


Senses:

  1. The fleshy part of the body around the hip.
  2. A hind leg or quarter of an animal.

Usages:

  • Popular Usage: In everyday language, haunch commonly refers to the fleshy part of the body around the hip, especially in terms of muscular strength and movement.
  • Local Usage: In certain geographical regions, particularly rural areas, haunch may specifically refer to the hind leg or quarter of an animal.

Examples:

"The athlete's powerful haunches propelled her across the finish line."

"The butcher skillfully separated the haunch from the rest of the lamb."


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