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Haunched vs Paunched - What's the difference?

haunched | paunched |

As an adjective haunched

is fitted with haunches (squat vertical support structures).

As a verb paunched is

(paunch).

haunched

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Fitted with haunches (squat vertical support structures).

    • paunched

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (paunch)

    • paunch

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • The first stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.
  • The abdomen or belly of a human or animal, especially a large, protruding one.
  • (nautical) A paunch mat.
  • The thickened rim of a bell, struck by the clapper.

    • Synonyms

    * (protruding belly) See also .

    Related terms

    * (l)

    Verb

    (es)
  • To remove the internal organs of a ruminant, such as a hare or rabbit prior to eating.
  • * 1610 , , act 3 scene 2
    • (Caliban)
    Why, as I told thee, 'tis a custom with him
    I' th' afternoon to sleep: there thou may'st brain him,
    Having first seiz'd his books; or with a log
    Batter his skull, or paunch him with a stake,
    Or cut his wezand with thy knife