hindermost

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The caterpillar is coloured grey and brown, with a black head, and a broad white stripe down the back of the hindermost segments.

From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.

‘I thought that time of cramped penance would never end, but at last the hindermost buck got his head safe behind a welcome ridge, and then we were soon up and after them.’

From Three in Norway by Two of Them by Clutterbuck, Walter J.

Valentine tried to get into the hindermost row.

From Pretty Michal by Jókai, Mór

In a moment they were under cover of the bush and safe out of shot, but in that moment I had recognised the steed bestridden by the hindermost one.

From A Veldt Vendetta by Mitford, Bertram

These wing-like processes are borne by prolongations of five or six of the hindermost ribs, and can be folded up.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various