hench

  1. Noun.  (architecture) The narrow side of chimney stack. Also, ''haunch''.
  2. Noun.  (architecture) The side of an arch from the topmost part (crown) to the bottommost part (impost). Also, ''haench''.
  3. Verb.  (comics) To be a henchman or henchwoman, usually for a supervillain.
  4. Adjective.  (UK, slang) Big, strong, and muscular.

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