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Definition of hindquarters

hindquarters

/ˈhaɪndˌkwɔːr.tɚz/
hind · quar · ters
Plural:hindquarters
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• noun

1

The back part of a four-legged animal's body, including the hips, buttocks, and hind legs.

Example

"The horse shifted its weight onto its powerful hindquarters before leaping cleanly over the fence."

2

The two rear quarters of a carcass of meat, such as beef, lamb, or venison, comprising the leg and loin sections.

Example

"The butcher hung the hindquarters of venison in the walk-in cooler to age for two weeks."

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• Nearby Words

hindlimb
hindmost
hindquarter
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of 'hind' (from Old English 'hindan', meaning at the back) and 'quarters' (referring to the four main limb sections of a quadruped).

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