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haunch
[hawnch, hahnch]
noun
the hip.
the fleshy part of the body about the hip.
a hindquarter of an animal.
the leg and loin of an animal, used for food.
Architecture.
either side of an arch, extending from the vertex or crown to the impost.
the part of a beam projecting below a floor or roof slab.
haunch
/ ɔːԳʃ /
noun
the human hip or fleshy hindquarter of an animal, esp a horse or similar quadruped
the leg and loin of an animal, used for food
a haunch of venison
Also called: hance.architect the part of an arch between the impost and the apex
Other 51Թ Forms
- haunched adjective
- haunchless adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of haunch1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of haunch1
Example Sentences
Soon after she arrived, a center staff member had delivered a shot full of phenobarbital and midazolam into her back haunch, to control the seizures.
As a rival striker bore down on his team’s goal, Guardiola — crouching on his haunches on the sideline — lost his balance and toppled over onto his back.
“She is safe,” the wolf responded as he sat back on his haunches, his eyes twinkling.
Drawing up, he planted a hand on his big haunch and gave us the once-over.
The fulsome belly, the haunches and feet, rested firmly on the ground.
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