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
  • And indeed, one of its most unique elements is a cast-iron spiral staircase that once led from Lennon and Ono’s apartment to a roof terrace but now, fully restored, connects the the parlor-floor living room to the rear garden.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
  • These include rear-view mirrors mounted to the handlebars, front and rear turn signals, a compact digital dash, a sidestand, and a license-plate holder.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The Bulls held Huerter out of Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat because of back spasms.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Raw meat was stored above the vegetables in the freezer, some employee food was stored with the establishment’s food and the back storage area needed to be cleaned.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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