hind

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
  • The blazer also featured subtle details, including two front patch pockets, long sleeves and a central rear vent.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • Glyph Mirror: Use the rear display capture selfies.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Asencio is back available for Xabi Alonso, but Antonio Rüdiger will keep his place on the right of the back three as the coach keeps the same lineup as was fielded against RB Salzburg.
    Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • He was limited to a total of 63 games over the past two seasons while dealing with back, ankle, elbow, leg and thumb injuries.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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