huckle
ˈhʌkəl
Definition

Definition of huckle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalDatedthe hip or haunch of an animalDated
  • The horse's huckle was injured during the race.
flank haunch hip
2.
projectionDatedprojecting part resembling a hipDated
  • The huckle of the hill was visible from afar.
bulge protuberance
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Origin of huckle

Middle English, hoke/huk (hip/bend) + -le (diminutive)

Examples of huckle in a sentence

  • Farmers often check the huckle for signs of strain.
  • The huckle of the sofa was worn out.
  • He leaned against the huckle of the tree.

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  1. French:hanche, promontoire, ...
  2. German:Hüfte, Hügelrücken, ...
  3. Italian:anca, sporgenza, ...
  4. Spanish:anca, promontorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:anca, proeminência, ...
  6. Chinese:胯部, 隆起, ...
  7. Japanese:腰, 突起, ...
  8. Arabic:وِرْك, نُتُوء, ...
  9. Hebrew:יָרֵךְ, חֵלֶק בּוֹלֵט, ...
  10. Russian:ляжка, выступ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:круп, виступ, ...
  12. Hindi:कूल्हा, उभार, ...

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