HyperDic: haunch

English > 2 senses of the word haunch:
NOUNbodyhaunchthe hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings
animalhaunchthe loin and leg of a quadruped
English > haunch: 2 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningThe hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings.
Part oftorso, trunk, bodyThe body excluding the head and neck and limbs
Broaderbody partAny part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
English > haunch: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningThe loin and leg of a quadruped.
Part ofquadrupedAn animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking
Broaderhindquarters, croup, croupe, rumpThe part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
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