haunch /hɔːn(t)ʃ/noun 4verb 2forms 3 noun4 •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.And the rabbit from his path-way Leaped aside, and at a distance Sat erect upon his haunches. — 1855 •The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.Now these are the Laws of the Jungle, and many and mighty are they; / But the head and the hoof of the Law and the haunch and the hump is—Obey! — 1895 •A squat vertical support structure. •(dialect) A jerked underhand throw. verb2 •To provide with a haunch or supporting structure. •(dialect) To throw with an underhand movement. formshaunched · haunching · haunches
