EGAVE

hench

About 0.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The narrow side of chimney stack, a haunch.
  2. noun The side of an arch from the topmost part (crown) to the bottommost part (impost).
  3. noun A limp; lameness.
  4. verb To halt or limp.
  5. verb To be a henchman or henchwoman, usually for a supervillain.
  6. adjective Big, strong, and muscular.
    He's well hench.
  7. adjective Impressive, good, cool.

Similar words

haunching hanch hunkers huckle henchwench hunch huxen heel hench-wench haunch

Often followed by

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