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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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