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Meaning of hind
The primary meaning of the word "hind" is related to something located at the back or rear.
Etymology of hind
The word "hind" originated from Old English "hinde" and "hindan", which are related to the verb "to hinder", and also to the Old Norse "hind", and Old High German "hinta", all of which are connected to the Proto-Germanic "hindiz" and the Proto-Indo-European "kei-" meaning "to set in motion" or "to drive"
Synonyms
rear
back
posterior
tail
aft
stern
dorsal
caudal
behind
after
following
subsequent
succeeding
next
later
trailing
lagging
rearmost
hindmost
backward
reverse
rearward
posteriorly
backside
buttocks
rump
haunches
loins
gluteus
buttock
fundament
derrière
tail end
fanny
bottom
bum
arse
ass
posterior part
back part
rear part
hindpart
hindquarters
croup
crupper
withers
loin
lumbar region
sacrum
coccyx
Definitions
- Located at or towards the back of something
- Relating to or denoting the hind legs or hind part of an animal
- (Of a farm or estate) situated at a distance from the main building or public road
Usage Examples
- The hind legs of the horse were strong and muscular.
- The hind quarters of the deer were white, while the rest of the body was brown.
- The farm was located in a remote area, and the hind parts of the estate were difficult to access.