haunch

Example Sentences

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Togbe sat on his haunches by the fire, and I fetched the coal pot fan from the basket.

From Literature

Teeth squeals, hunching back on his haunches and grooming his paws.

From Literature

They arranged themselves in a circle, squatting on their haunches as they used to do.

From Literature

There was a moment of knowing consternation among Sinner's supporters when he missed a first match point, but he reset to take his second opportunity before dropping to his haunches at the net.

From BBC

As a rival striker bore down on his team’s goal, Guardiola — crouching on his haunches on the sideline — lost his balance and toppled over onto his back.

From New York Times