Haunch
noun
The part of an animal or human body that corresponds to the hips and thighs.
The dog tucked its tail between its haunches when it saw the big cat.
Often appears as...
- sit on one’s haunches
- haunches tucked
noun
A cut of meat from this part of an animal, especially from the back and sides of a pig or cow.
I roasted a venison haunch for dinner.
Often appears as...
- roasted haunch
- venison haunch
noun
The part of an animal or human body that corresponds to the hips and thighs.
The dog tucked its tail between its haunches when it saw the big cat.
Often appears as...
- sit on one’s haunches
- haunches tucked
noun
A cut of meat from this part of an animal, especially from the back and sides of a pig or cow.
I roasted a venison haunch for dinner.
Often appears as...
- roasted haunch
- venison haunch
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Posture
Often used to describe the way animals sit or stand, expressing alertness or fear.
The rabbit sat on its haunches, watching us carefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Anatomy
Relates to human body too, not just animals; refers to hip and thigh area.
The athlete grabbed his haunch after pulling a muscle.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Position
Used metaphorically to describe someone in a crouching or ready position.
He lowered on his haunches, ready to pounce.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Posture
Often used to describe the way animals sit or stand, expressing alertness or fear.
The rabbit sat on its haunches, watching us carefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Anatomy
Relates to human body too, not just animals; refers to hip and thigh area.
The athlete grabbed his haunch after pulling a muscle.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Position
Used metaphorically to describe someone in a crouching or ready position.
He lowered on his haunches, ready to pounce.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Posture
Often used to describe the way animals sit or stand, expressing alertness or fear.
The rabbit sat on its haunches, watching us carefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Anatomy
Relates to human body too, not just animals; refers to hip and thigh area.
The athlete grabbed his haunch after pulling a muscle.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Position
Used metaphorically to describe someone in a crouching or ready position.
He lowered on his haunches, ready to pounce.
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Winner Winner Raccoon...
today chefs yes is rotisserie raccoon haunch finished with a barbecue honey crumble you throw those on chip said it's a crumpet it's a crumble now I would like you now to feast your eyes on this by the way what I have here for you
Video examples
Winner Winner Raccoon...
today chefs yes is rotisserie raccoon haunch finished with a barbecue honey crumble you throw those on chip said it's a crumpet it's a crumble now I would like you now to feast your eyes on this by the way what I have here for you
Example 1 of 1
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