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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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