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
  • The children were hit by the passenger side front and rear doors of Metayer’s 2012 Nissan Versa.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The modifications made to the vehicle result in an interior that feels significantly roomier and now has actual cargo room, even if its rear row of seats is still cramped.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • In the back drop, the heroines juggle the search for their father, love lives, sibling tensions and a gallery of colorful, sometimes deadly, characters who cross their paths.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Simmons has missed the Chiefs’ first three games because of a back injury.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of back
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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