English Explanatory Dictionary

hench

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The narrow side of chimney stack, a haunch.
  2. The side of an arch from the topmost part (crown) to the bottommost part (impost).
  3. A limp; lameness.
verb
  1. To halt or limp.
verb
  1. To be a henchman or henchwoman, usually for a supervillain.
adj
  1. Big, strong, and muscular.
  2. Impressive, good, cool.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/hɛnt͡ʃ/ En-au-hench.ogg

Word forms

hench henches henching henched hencher henchest

Etymology

Variant of haunch.

Synonyms

enormous swoll large buff

Related words

henchfolk henchwench
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