What is another word for Hanch?

Pronunciation: [hˈant͡ʃ] (IPA)

Hanch is a word that is not frequently used, and hence, often unknown to many people. However, it is always helpful to have synonyms ready at hand to avoid the repetition of words, and propel variety in writing or speaking. Some of the synonyms for hanch include haunch, hip, thigh, and loin. The word haunch is more commonly used than hanch and refers to the part of an animal or human between the hip and the knee. Hip, on the other hand, refers to the lateral projection of the pelvis and thigh bone, whereas thigh denotes the upper part of the leg below the hip joint. Lastly, loin refers to the part of an animal's body situated on either side of the spinal column and between the ribs and hips.

What are the hypernyms for Hanch?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hanch

A Hanch of Venison may be done the same way.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby
In the words launch and haunch, by some called lanch, Hanch, and by others lawnch, hawnch, we find a present tendency to interchange these sounds.
"The English Language"
Robert Gordon Latham
I ha' lost a Hanch.
"A King, and No King"
Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher

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