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haunch in Tagalog

sasapnan

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haunch in Tagalog: sasapnan, balisakang. In English, haunch means 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.

Tagalog words for haunch

area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks
sasapnan, balisakang

English meaning of haunch

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
  3. noun A squat vertical support structure.
  4. noun A jerked underhand throw.

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Questions about haunch in Tagalog

What is the meaning of haunch in Tagalog?
Haunch in Tagalog is sasapnan, balisakang.
Ano ang haunch sa Tagalog?
Haunch: sasapnan, balisakang.
What does haunch mean in English?
Haunch means 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.

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