ля́жка — meaning in English

English meaning

• ham noun Meat from the thigh of a pig, cured or cooked for eating.
• haunch 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.
• thigh noun The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.

Senses

ля́жка is used for these senses in English:

• ham (anatomy) The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
• haunch (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.
• thigh The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. [from 8th c.]

ham — full definition

1. noun Meat from the thigh of a pig, cured or cooked for eating.
2. noun An amateur radio operator.
3. noun An actor or performer who overacts.
4. verb To overact or perform with exaggerated emotion.

haunch — full definition

1. 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.
2. noun The back leg and loin of an animal, especially when prepared as meat.
3. noun A short, thick, upright support used in building work.
4. noun A throw made with a quick, jerking motion from below.

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