hind

adjective

Definition of hindnext
as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the frog's long hind legs the hawk's reddish hind feathers

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  1. rear
  2. back
Adjective
  • Its aggressive design includes a unique quad exhaust and full-width rear light bar.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • According to reports, the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive N8 is offered with either 429 hp (320 kW) or 497 hp (370 kW).
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • High defensive line When playing a back four, Coventry always defend in a 4-4-2.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • While that vehicle did move out of the way, it was still hit on the back driver's side.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of back
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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