haunch

[hɔːntʃ]

haunch Definition

the upper part of an animal's leg, including the hip, thigh, and buttock.

Using haunch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "haunch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The haunch of the deer was served for dinner.

  • Example

    The dog lifted its haunch to pee.

  • Example

    The horse strained its haunches to jump over the fence.

haunch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for haunch

Phrases with haunch

  • on one's haunches

    sitting with one's knees bent and the weight resting on the heels and buttocks

    Example

    The baseball catcher squatted on his haunches behind the plate.

  • the hip bone

    Example

    The haunch bone of the cow was used to make soup.

  • meat from the upper part of an animal's leg

    Example

    The restaurant served a delicious haunch meat dish.

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Summary: haunch in Brief

The term 'haunch' [hɔːntʃ] refers to the upper part of an animal's leg, including the hip, thigh, and buttock. It is commonly used to describe the meat of this area, as well as the posture of sitting with knees bent and weight resting on the heels and buttocks, known as 'on one's haunches.'