Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-os-haunches
adverb
/ɒn ɔːs ˈhɔːntʃɪz/
Definition
The position of sitting with the legs bent and the body resting on the back of the thighs.
Examples
- She squatted down on her os haunches to get a closer look at the ground.
- The children played happily on their os haunches, enjoying the warm sun.
Meaning
This term describes a posture where a person is sitting back on their haunches, typically with their legs folded beneath them.
Synonyms
- Squatting
- Crouching
- Sitting back
