Haunch vs. Loin — What's the Difference?

The hip, buttock, and upper thigh in humans and certain other animals.

The loins, or lumbus, are the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back. The term is used to describe the anatomy of humans and quadrupeds, such as horses, pigs, or cattle.

The loin and leg of a four-footed animal, especially as used for food

The part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hip bones.

(Architecture) Either of the sides of an arch, curving down from the apex to an impost.

The part of the body of a human or quadruped on either side of the backbone and between the ribs and hips.

(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.

One of several cuts of meat, such as tenderloin, taken from this part of an animal's body, typically including the vertebrae of the segment from which it is taken.

The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.

The region of the hips, groin, and lower abdomen.

(architecture) A squat vertical support structure.

The reproductive organs.

(dialect) A jerked underhand throw.

The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips

To provide with a haunch or supporting structure.

Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal

To throw with an underhand movement.

That part of a human being or quadruped, which extends on either side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs. In human beings the loins are also called the reins. See Illust. of Beef.

The hip; the projecting region of the lateral parts of the pelvis and the hip joint; the hind part.

A cut of meat taken from this part of a food animal, as from cattle or hogs.

Of meats: The leg and loin taken together; as, a haunch of venison.

The pubic area; the genitalia, especially in women; as, receptive loins.

The hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings

A cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump

The loin and leg of a quadruped

Either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds