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hindquarter

 

[ haɪndˈkwɔːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

Hindquarters refer to the rear part of an animal's body, particularly in quadrupeds, such as cows, horses, and other livestock. This area includes the hind legs, hips, and to some extent, the back. Hindquarters are significant in various contexts, especially in butchery, where specific cuts of meat come from this region. The strength and size of the hindquarters are crucial for movement and capability in many animals.

Synonyms

backquarters, hind end, rear

Examples of usage

  • The hindquarters of the cow are essential for filet cuts.
  • Strong hindquarters help the horse jump higher.
  • Inspecting the hindquarters of livestock is basic for their health.
  • The dog used its hindquarters to push off the ground and leap.
  • The bear's muscular hindquarters allowed it to run swiftly.

Translations

Translations of the word "hindquarter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parte traseira

🇮🇳 पीछे का हिस्सा

🇩🇪 Hinterviertel

🇮🇩 bagian belakang

🇺🇦 задня частина

🇵🇱 tylna ćwiartka

🇯🇵 後ろの四分の一

🇫🇷 quart arrière

🇪🇸 cuarto trasero

🇹🇷 arka kısım

🇰🇷 뒤쪽

🇸🇦 الجزء الخلفي

🇨🇿 zadní čtvrtina

🇸🇰 zadná časť

🇨🇳 后半部分

🇸🇮 zadnja četrt

🇮🇸 aftari hluti

🇰🇿 артқы бөлік

🇬🇪 უკანა ნაწილი

🇦🇿 arxa hissə

🇲🇽 parte trasera

Word origin

The term 'hindquarter' combines 'hind,' which comes from the Old English 'hindan,' meaning 'from behind,' and 'quarter,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'quartus,' meaning 'fourth.' The use of 'quarter' in this context refers to one of four parts of an animal’s body. 'Hindquarters' has been a term in English since at least the late 19th century, primarily used in agricultural and veterinary contexts to describe the rear portions of livestock. The importance of this term grew with the rise of butchery and animal husbandry, where precise descriptions of animal anatomy became critical for trade and farming practices. The evolution of the term reflects humanity's longstanding relationship with animals, particularly in understanding their anatomy for health, breeding, and food supply purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,490, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.