ahaunch

/ˈɑːntʃ/ or /ˈaʊntʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A horse’s or other animal’s hock, especially when inflamed or diseased.

“The veterinarian examined the ahaunch of the injured horse to determine the extent of the damage.”

2. verb

To cause a horse’s or other animal’s hock to become inflamed or diseased.

“The horse was said to have ahaunched after a long and arduous journey.”

Synonyms

  • ankle
  • hock

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • uninjured