hindquarter Definition
hind·quar·ter (hīnd′kwôrt′ər)
noun
- either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal, beef, lamb, etc.
- the hind part of a four-legged animal
hindquarter Usage Examples
Preposition: of
animal: Some are hybrid monsters, such as the archer with the head and torso of a youth but the hindquarters of an animal.
Possessives
horse: I pressed myself flat on the sledge until whoosh -- The wolf leaped over me and sank its jaws Into my horse's hindquarters.
Converse of object
- have: He was not a big dog, but was very compact and had super hindquarters, a lovely pale coat and was very glamorous.
- angulate: The forelegs should be straight and strong and the hindquarters moderately angulated with well turned stifles.
- raise: In many cases, slightly raising the hindquarters is all that is necessary.
Adjective modifier
- powerful: They look immensely strong and yet are well-balanced with unhurried, steady and smooth movement which is driven by powerful hindquarters.
- strong: They are propelled by extremely strong hindquarters; when they run it appears effortless and truly beautiful.
Modifies a noun
- amputation: He had had what we call a hindquarter amputation.
- flank: Brisket is breast of beef, a long strip running from the tip of the breast ( point end ) to the hindquarter flank.
Browse dictionary entries near hindquarter
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- ‹ hinder
- ‹ Hindenburg
- ‹ Hindemith
- ‹ hindbrain
- ‹ hind
- ‹ Hinayana
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