plural of 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.

(transitive, architecture) To provide with a haunch or supporting structure. / (transitive, dialect) To throw with an underhand movement.

Fitted with haunches (squat vertical support structures).

plural of haunching

present participle of haunch

(architecture) A haunch.

plural of haunch bone

(anatomy) The innominate bone.

Alternative form of haunch bone