haunch

noun

\ ˈhȯnch

, ˈhänch\

Definition of haunch

1a : hip sense 1a

b : hindquarter sense 2 —usually used in plural

2 : hindquarter sense 1

3 : either side of an arch between the springing and the crown

on one's haunches

: in a squatting position

Examples of haunch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a back room, six nude-colored bodysuits, designed to simulate a potbelly and thick haunches, hang on a rack like synthetic rotisserie chickens. — Marella Gayla, BostonGlobe.com, "In Somerville, a powerhouse of custom costume-making for Boston and beyond," 4 July 2019 Those are just the latest in what promises to be a steady stream of blazes nibbling away at the Golden State’s bone-dry haunches. — Patrick May, The Mercury News, "5 ways to track California’s wildfire season," 10 June 2019 Until every gov-corp was punched out and soldiers sat on their haunches in the sand, palms up like tired apes. — Smith Henderson, Popular Mechanics, "Olympia," 20 Nov. 2017 Broad, low to the ground, yet trim and sleek from nose to haunches, the C-HR was an obvious departure from the conservative design concepts of the mega-selling RAV4 or Camry. — John Scott Lewinski, Ars Technica, "Toyota goes beyond boring and beige with the 2018 C-HR crossover," 4 Sep. 2018 Like the Kolkata street vendor who squats on his haunches from fatigue and nausea. — Somini Sengupta, The Seattle Times, "In India, summer heat could soon be unbearable — literally," 17 July 2018 The remarkable comeback complete, Belgian players mobbed the goal scorer while their Japanese opponents slumped to the ground, some to their haunches and others flat on their backs. — Tariq Panja, New York Times, "World Cup 2018: Belgium Shocks Japan With Stunning Rally," 4 July 2018 The bear sat back on his haunches, his broad back leaning against the bars. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Algren Award runner-up: "Am I Not Your Animal" by Matt Jones," 2 June 2018 Small overhangs push the vehicle’s massive wheels to the corners, and flowing lines stretch from the perky front fenders to the arching rear haunches. — Bradley Berman, Popular Mechanics, "The Jaguar I-PACE and the Juiced-Up Future of Going Off-Road," 25 June 2018

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