What is another word for haunches?

Pronunciation: [hˈɔːnt͡ʃɪz] (IPA)

Haunches are the hindquarters of an animal or a human body. Synonyms for the word "haunches" include buttocks, tail end, rump, hind end, hindquarters, posterior, glutes, bottom, and derriere. These words are often used interchangeably, although some may have a more formal or informal connotation than others. Buttocks and posterior are more formal synonyms that are commonly used in medical or technical contexts, while rump and hindquarters are more informal and commonly used to describe farm or domestic animals. Glutes and derriere are more colloquial synonyms and are commonly used in a more casual or playful context.

What are the hypernyms for Haunches?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Haunches

He lowered himself to his haunches and proceeded to tug vigorously.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Then we can take her to some place, where I will see to it that you are cared for- The horse suddenly stopped and settled back on his haunches and lifted his head, looking wildly about.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Davey was waiting in the lee of the garden fence round Farrel's cottage, his little red mare set with her haunches against the wind.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard

Famous quotes with Haunches

  • And he that said that a horse was not dressed, whose curb was not loose, said right; and it is equally true that the curb can never play, when in its right place, except the horse be upon his haunches.
    William Cavendish
  • But my method of the pillar, as it throws the horse yet more upon the haunches, is still more effectual to this purpose, and besides always gives him the ply to the side he goes of.
    William Cavendish
  • Now being upon the haunches (as he necessarily must be in this case) is it impossible but he must be light in hand, because no horse can be rightly upon his haunches without being so.
    William Cavendish
  • The main secret for a horse that is heavy upon the hand, is for the rider to have a very light one; for when he finds nothing to bear upon with his mouth, he infallibly throws himself upon the haunches for his own security.
    William Cavendish
  • These are excellent lessons to break him, and make him light in hand: but nothing puts a horse so much upon his haunches, and consequently makes him so light in hand, as my new method of the pillar.
    William Cavendish

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