1. the hip and buttock of a person or animal
2. the leg and loin of an animal used as food
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The dog sat on its haunches waiting for a treat.
• She rested her hands on her haunches while catching her breath.
• The chef prepared a haunch of venison for the dinner party.
• The cat crouched on its haunches before pouncing.
• He squatted down on his haunches to examine the tracks.
• The butcher displayed a haunch of lamb in the window.