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adjective

hind

HYND/haɪnd/

Located at the back, especially of an animal's body.

The horse's hind legs support its powerful rear quarters.

Side view of a horse, rear two legs and hindquarters gently emphasized with warmer wash, front body pale; clear back-of-animal location.
Etymology
hindOld Englishfrom behind

Old English hindan, 'from behind,' may have supplied or influenced hind; another possibility is a shortening of behindan, 'behind.' The adjective applies this rearward position to an animal's body.

In context

Wendigoon53:28
it is about the size of a beaver that has long kangaroo like hind legs short front legs
The Fearsome Critters of American Mythology

More examples

  • A hind hoof left a deep print.
  • The dog favored its hind leg.
  • The rabbit stretched its hind limbs.

Forms

hind

Similar words

rear
Applies broadly to positions at the back.
posterior
A more technical term for the back of a body.