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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
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
The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
- 3
A squat vertical support structure.
- 4
A jerked underhand throw.
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