Hindquarters Meaning in English
word
ˈhaɪndˌkɔɹtɝz/, /ˈhaɪndˌkwɔɹtɝz
HIND-kor-terz
hˈaɪndkwɔːtəz
HIND-kwaw-tuhz
Definition
The back part of an animal’s body, especially the back legs and the area around them.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for quadrupeds (four-legged animals), often in farming or veterinary contexts. Can refer to meat cuts ('roast from the hindquarters'). Plural form is standard. Not used for humans in standard English.
Spanish: cuartos traserosPortuguese (BR): traseiro (animal) - quarto traseiroPortuguese (PT): traseiro (animal) - quarto traseiroChinese (Simplified): 后躯Chinese (Traditional): 後軀Hindi: पिछला हिस्सा (जानवर का)Arabic: الجزء الخلفي (للحيوان)Bengali: পিছনের অংশ - পশ্চাদ্দেশRussian: задняя часть - задняя четверть (животного)Japanese: 後肢 - 後部Vietnamese: phần mông - phần sauKorean: 뒷다리 - 엉덩이 부분Turkish: arka beden - arka butUrdu: پچھلا حصہ - پچھلا جسمانی حصہIndonesian: bagian belakang tubuh - pinggul belakang
Example Sentences
The vet examined the dog's hindquarters for injuries.
basic
The horse hurt its hindquarters when it jumped over the fence.
basic
Cows store a lot of fat in their hindquarters.
basic
A lion uses its powerful hindquarters to leap great distances.
natural
Good beef often comes from the hindquarters of the animal.
natural
The puppy wagged its hindquarters excitedly when it saw its owner.
natural