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haunches

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noun

Say it like: Hau-nch-es

The correct spelling is haunches. 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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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.

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