1. hind_leg
noun. the back limb of a quadruped.
2. hind
adjective. ['ˈhaɪnd'] located at or near the back of an animal.
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Etymology
- hind (English)
- higna (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hind (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hinde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hindan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. hind
noun. ['ˈhaɪnd'] a female deer, especially an adult female red deer.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hind (English)
- higna (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hind (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hinde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hindan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. hind
noun. ['ˈhaɪnd'] any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers.
Etymology
- hind (English)
- higna (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hind (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hinde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hindan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
6. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
7. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] one of the supports for a piece of furniture.
Synonyms
Etymology
- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
8. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a part of a forked or branching shape.
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Etymology
- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
9. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] (nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack.
Synonyms
Etymology
- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)