haunch in Irish
haunch in Irish is gorún — haunch means the hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
haunch in Irish
gorún
(anatomy) The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.
What does "haunch" mean?
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noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
"While Heracles, - the thews and cordage of his thighs Straitened and strained beyond the utmost stretch From quivering heel to haunch like sweating hawsers."
- noun The back leg and loin of an animal, especially when prepared as meat.
- noun A short, thick, upright support used in building work.
- noun A throw made with a quick, jerking motion from below.
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haunch in a sentence
- While Heracles, - the thews and cordage of his thighs Straitened and strained beyond the utmost stretch From quivering heel to haunch like sweating hawsers.
- The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.
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What is "haunch" in Irish?
"haunch" in Irish is gorún. haunch means: The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
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