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haunch

Haunch vs False - What's the difference?

haunch | false |


As a noun haunch

is (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.

As an adjective false is

(label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.

Buttock vs Haunch - What's the difference?

buttock | haunch |


As nouns the difference between buttock and haunch

is that buttock is (usually|in the plural) each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs while haunch is (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.

Theory vs Haunch - What's the difference?

theory | haunch |


As nouns the difference between theory and haunch

is that theory is (obsolete) mental conception; reflection, consideration while haunch is (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.

Haunch vs Waist - What's the difference?

haunch | waist |


As nouns the difference between haunch and waist

is that haunch is (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 while waist is the part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.

Flank vs Haunch - What's the difference?

flank | haunch | Synonyms |


In anatomy terms the difference between flank and haunch

is that flank is the flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side while haunch is 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.

As an adjective flank

is maximum (of speed). Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack (All ahead flank!).

As a verb flank

is to attack the flank(s) of something.

Spandrel vs Haunch - What's the difference?

spandrel | haunch |


In architecture|lang=en terms the difference between spandrel and haunch

is that spandrel is (architecture) a horizontal member between the windows of each storey of a tall building while haunch is (architecture) a squat vertical support structure.

As nouns the difference between spandrel and haunch

is that spandrel is (architecture) the space (often triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them while haunch is (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.

Haunch vs Hamstring - What's the difference?

haunch | hamstring |


In anatomy|lang=en terms the difference between haunch and hamstring

is that haunch is (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 while hamstring is (anatomy) one of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

As nouns the difference between haunch and hamstring

is that haunch is (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 while hamstring is (anatomy) one of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

As a verb hamstring is

to lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough; hence, to cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.

Haunch vs Corbel - What's the difference?

haunch | corbel |


In architecture terms the difference between haunch and corbel

is that haunch is a squat vertical support structure while corbel is a structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.

As nouns the difference between haunch and corbel

is that haunch is 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 while corbel is a structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.

As a verb corbel is

to furnish with a corbel or corbels; to support by a corbel; to make in the form of a corbel.

Brace vs Haunch - What's the difference?

brace | haunch |


As nouns the difference between brace and haunch

is that brace is armor for the arm; vambrace while haunch is 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.

As a verb brace

is to prepare for something bad, as an impact or blow.

Haunch vs Dump - What's the difference?

haunch | dump |


As nouns the difference between haunch and dump

is that haunch is (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 while dump is a place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for ashes, refuse, etc or dump can be (uk|archaic) a thick, ill-shapen piece.

As a verb dump is

to release, especially in large quantities and chaotic manner.

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