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 same can’t quite be said to the rear seat area due to the sportback sloping roof, though headroom is only really maxed out for folks over six-feet tall (like yours truly), otherwise shoulder and leg room are surprisingly good.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The only difference is that reflective tint in most states is not allowed anywhere on the windshield and can't be more than 35% on the front and rear windows.
    Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Several viewers pointed out how—despite his sheer excitement—Cannoli obliged by house rules and used a small ramp to get onto the couch instead of jumping up directly and risking a back injury.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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