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What is the noun for haunch?

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haunch
  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.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “He broke off to kick one of the mules on the haunch as it stamped uneasily towards the side.”
      “We got lost in a forest and Scottish Frank came and found us, placing a hand on Shinto's trembling haunch and a cold beer in my hot palm.”
      “Finally, by torchlight, I take a twitching haunch, cover it with rock salt and smear it with wild sage, and we've got dinner.”
haunches
  1. plural of haunch
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  3. Examples:
    1. “I was exhausted and squatted down on my haunches to catch my breadth.”
      “I rested on my haunches until the dust dissipated but then leaned forward again.”
      “The 1.8-litre turbo has contemporary flush headlights and beefed-up haunches, the oval mouth replaced by a cheeky smile.”
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