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haunch

The correct spelling is haunch.

How to pronounce haunch

/hɑːntʃ/
noun

IPA: /hɑːntʃ/

Say it like: Hau-nch

The correct spelling is haunch. 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.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 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. 2.The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
  3. 3.A squat vertical support structure.
  4. 4.A jerked underhand throw.

verb

  1. 1.To provide with a haunch or supporting structure.
  2. 2.To throw with an underhand movement.

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