Hindquarters: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is often used in a more formal or scientific context, especially when discussing animals' anatomy.

• The horse's hindquarters are very strong.
• Veterinarians often examine the hindquarters for signs of injury.

A versatile term, 'rear' can be used both formally and informally, referring to the back part of something, including humans, animals, and objects.

• Please sit in the rear of the bus.
• The dog's rear legs were injured.

This phrase is more casual and can refer to either animals or inanimate objects. It's less specific and can also be used in technical or business contexts.

• The car was hit on the back end.
• Developers are working on the back end of the website.

This term is often used in a more formal or medical context, and can refer to both humans and animals.

• The surgeon examined the patient's posteriors for any abnormalities.
• Chimpanzees have red posteriors.