Meaning of the word hindquarters in English

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hindquarters

US /ˌhaɪndˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚz/

UK /ˌhaɪndˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚz/

the hind legs and the adjoining part of the body of a quadruped

Example:

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The horse's powerful hindquarters propelled it over the jump.

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The dog wagged its tail, making its entire hindquarters wiggle.

Synonym:

rump haunches croup buttocks

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