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Definition of hindleg

hindleg

/ˈhaɪnd.lɛɡ/
hind · leg
Plural:hindlegs
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hindleg Lexical Profile

hindleg Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Either of the two rear limbs of a four-legged animal, or one of the posterior pair of legs of an insect or other arthropod.

Example

"The grasshopper uses its muscular hindlegs to propel itself high into the air."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although the closed compound "hindleg" is common in veterinary, zoological, and entomological writing, the open form "hind leg" is more frequent in general English prose.

• Nearby Words

himself
hind
hinder
hindleg
hindlimb
hindmost
hindquarter

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hindleg. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hindleg
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