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Haunch

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

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Croup 76% connected

The hinder part or buttocks of certain quadrupeds, especially of a horse; hence, the place behind the saddle.

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Rump 76% connected

The end of the backbone of an animal, with the parts adjacent; the buttock or buttocks.

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Body 70% connected

The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person.

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Quadruped 70% connected

Having four feet.

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Torso 70% connected

The human body, as distinguished from the head and limbs; in sculpture, the trunk of a statue, mutilated of head and limbs; as, the torso of Hercules.

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Trunk 70% connected

The stem, or body, of a tree, apart from its limbs and roots; the main stem, without the branches; stock; stalk.

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