— buttocked , adj.
/but"euhk/ , n.
1. Usually, buttocks .
a. (in humans) either of the two fleshy protuberances forming the lower and back part of the trunk.
b. (in animals) the rump.
2. Sometimes, buttocks . Naut. the aftermost portion of a hull above the water line and in front of the rudder, merging with the run below the water line.
[ bef. 1000; ME buttok, OE buttuc. See BUTT 1 , -OCK ]