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adjective · noun

hind

adj. · n.
US /ˈhaɪnd/ UK /hˈaɪnd/ hind UK spelling hinds

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    adj.describes the back part of an animal's body.

    adj.located at the rear or posterior of an animal's body; most frequently used in anatomical contexts.

    Simple

    The horse stood up on its hind legs to reach the leaves.

    In context

    The predator focused its attack on the zebra's hind quarters, attempting to disable the animal's ability to flee.

  2. 02 C2 Proficiency Technical

    n.a female deer, especially a red deer that is at least two years old.

    n.the female of the red deer, specifically one in its third year or older.

    Simple

    We saw a stag and a hind moving through the forest at dawn.

    In context

    The conservationist noted that the population of hinds had increased significantly, ensuring a healthy number of fawns in the coming spring.

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  3. 03 C2 Proficiency ArchaicDialect

    n.a person who works on a farm as a servant.

    n.a farm servant or agricultural labourer; now largely obsolete except in historical or regional contexts.

    Simple

    In the old story, the hind worked the fields from sunrise to sunset.

    In context

    The historical novel depicts the harsh lives of the hinds who toiled on the lord's estate during the fourteenth century.

    labourerfarmhand

Because its hind wings are reduced, it cannot fly and disperses by walking.

Phys.org· 17 Aug 2026

One was Hesperosuchus agilis , a fast land predator with a long snout, powerful hind legs, and smaller, more slender front limbs.

ScienceDaily· 30 Jul 2026
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