noun

haunch

Haunch (noun) means 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.

noun

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.

The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.

A squat vertical support structure.

A jerked underhand throw.

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Etymology

From Middle English haunche, hanche, from Old French hanche, hance, anche (compare French hanche, Italian anca), from a Germanic source, probably Frankish *ankijā, from Proto-Germanic *ankijǭ (“joint; ankle”), from Proto-Indo-European *ang- (“joint; lith”). Cognate with Old High German ancha, encha, einka (“the leg; joint, bend”) (compare Old High German anchila, enchila (“ankle”), German Hanke (“haunch”), West Frisian hancke (“haunch”). More at ankle.

Rhymes for haunch

launch paunch staunch relaunch

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of haunch?

"haunch" (noun) means 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 are the different meanings of haunch?

"haunch" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food; 3. A squat vertical support structure.