Definitions

hind

[hahynd] / haɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

back

Synonyms

STRONG

behind final following posterior postern rear rearward tail

WEAK

aback abaft aft after astern back of backward hindmost in the wake of rearmost

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning first front preceding

Example Sentences

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The creature had the hind legs of a lion cub and the wings and forelegs of an eagle, white-feathered and tufty.

From Literature

A huge polar bear stood on its hind legs on the other side of the lake, sniffing the air.

From Literature

The ancient animals still had hind limb bones, which living dugongs and manatees lost during their evolution.

From Science Daily

The most unexpected discovery came from the larger mummy's hind feet: this dinosaur had hooves.

From Science Daily

She slashed her tusks and kicked her hind flippers and dragged the bear with her.

From Literature