Hind

/haɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A female deer, especially an adult female red deer.

The hunter spotted a hind grazing peacefully in the meadow.

A term that can refer to a rear or back part of something.

She admired the car's sleek hind, noting its modern design.

adjective

Located at the back or rear; relating to the back.

The hind legs of the dog were significantly stronger than the front ones.

Belonging to the back part of an animal.

The hind wings of the butterfly are often more colorful than the front wings.

Middle English, from Old English 'hind', meaning 'back, rear'.

hind sight

Understanding a situation or event only after it has happened.

hind leg

The back leg of an animal.

to find oneself in a hind position

To be in a disadvantageous situation.

hindquarters

The back part of an animal's body, especially in quadrupeds.

hindrance

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something.

A term to refer to someone's backside informally.

She sat down hard on her hind.

Slang for a person's rear end, often used humorously.

He fell and landed right on his hind.