What is another word for loin?

Pronunciation: [lˈɔ͡ɪn] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "loin". Some of the most common synonyms include "flank", "haunch", "rump", and "hip". These words are often used to refer to the sides and rear of an animal's body, especially in reference to meat cuts. In human anatomy, "loin" is often used to refer to the area of the lower back between the ribs and hips. Synonyms for this meaning include "lower back", "lumbar region", and "sacral region". These words are often used in medical contexts or by fitness enthusiasts referring to exercises targeting this area.

What are the hypernyms for Loin?

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

What are the hyponyms for Loin?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the opposite words for loin?

The word "loin" is typically associated with the cut of meat, but it can also refer to the area of the body between the lower ribcage and the pelvis. Some antonyms for the word "loin" include "head", "shoulder", "foot", and "hand". These are body parts located at opposite ends of the body compared to the loin area. Other antonyms that can be used in a different context than the human anatomy include "vegetarian", "horticulturist", and "herbivore". These words connote the opposite of the meat-eating or carnivorous lifestyle often associated with loin for its use as a culinary term.

What are the antonyms for Loin?

Usage examples for Loin

Two young men having their whole bodies painted, wearing the loin-cloth only, and with wreaths of leaves around their heads, ankles and wrists, stepped into the center of the lodge.
"The Sun Dance of the Blackfoot Indians"
Clark Wissler
He wrapped up the box in his loin-cloth and fell to further contemplation of the cases.
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle
The men took off their loin clothes and washed these out, then wrapped them about their bodies and came out dripping water.
"The Critic in the Orient"
George Hamlin Fitch

Famous quotes with Loin

  • They had a hard time miking me in my loin cloth, I mean, where were they gonna tape it?
    Brendan Fraser
  • Losque vous serez naviguez heureux dans l'océan bleu, pensant que la vie est tout l'amusement. précisément à ce moment-là encore, vous serez attirés par compétence mortelle de sirène. ne oubliez jamais que la sirène est la créature de la fey, qui impitoyablement voler votre coeur loin. ne jamais ose pas regarder dans ses beaux yeux, vous serez laissé seul avec vos soupirs tristes et pitoyables cris. dans le voyage de la vie, l'appel de la sirène est livré avec un prix à payer, pour le pauvre marin qui perd sa vie à cette belle créature du fey.
    Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate
  • Terrorists kill from far, but cowardice is not far. (Les terroristes tuent de loin, Mais la lâcheté n'est pas loin)
    Charles de LEUSSE
  • Binoculars see from far when near the eyes. Far from self, near the heart, in love. (Les jumelles voient de loin quand près des yeux. - loin de soi, près du coeur ; amoureux.)
    Charles de LEUSSE
  • Danser avec vos démons de gagner eux peut être une proposition risquée, sauf si vous êtes une personne de fort caractère. Il est possible que vos démons peuvent vous transformer en un démon avant que vous réalisiez. si vous continuez à regarder dans une obscurité insondable vide, il ya une bonne chance que l'obscurité se regarder en arrière à toi. Votre meilleur pari est de marcher loin de vos démons, et de prendre la grande route où les démons craignent de marcher.
    Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

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