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
  • This checkpoint-friendly backpack will get you through airport security in no time, and the rear strap can slide over most luggage handles for easier travel.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
  • Plans have included a rear extension with a stone terrace, updates to the summer house, and added security features like higher walls and new gates.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Jordynn Dudley scored in the first minute of the match after Jaedyn Shaw’s cross ran through the back line of the Stars' defense.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The vehicle features blue and red patrol lights, the department's logo and a decal on the back windshield saying it was taken under a DWI law.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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