hind

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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Adjective
  • Firefighters quickly found the seat of the fire and stretched a hose line to the rear apartment, McCabe said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026
  • As the caravan turned right from 61st Street to go south on Kedzie Avenue, Alvarez drove his truck into the rear passenger side of the agents’ vehicle, causing about $1,300 in damage, according to the plea agreement.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Thousands of miles away in New Jersey, Venezuelan immigrants have been checking for updates from back home.
    Will Clark, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • His back fin breaks the surface after the fly has floated past.
    Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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