Hindquarter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪndˌk(w)ɔɹtɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hindquarter is a noun meaning Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.
Meaning
Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.
More Meanings
- (in the plural) The hind biped (leg) of a quadruped, or all body parts situated behind the hind legs' trunk-attachment.
- (metonymic, derogatory, usually in the plural) Human behind, butt.
Example Sentences
While Major was speaking four large rats had crept out of their holes and were sitting on their hindquarters, listening to him.
Word Forms
- hindquarters
- hind quarter
- hind-quarter
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arse, ass, backside, behind, bottom, butt.
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