Definition of "haunch" in English

noun

1. (anatomy) 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. (architecture) A squat vertical support structure.

4. (dialect) A jerked underhand throw.

verb

1. (transitive, architecture) To provide with a haunch or supporting structure.

2. (transitive, dialect) To throw with an underhand movement.