hind leg

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  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /haɪnd.lɛɡ/
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hind leg (plural hind legs)

  1. Either of the two legs towards the rear of a four-legged animal.
    • 1921 June, Margery Williams, “The Velveteen Rabbit: Or How Toys Become Real”, in Harper’s Bazar, volume LVI, number 6 (2504 overall), New York, N.Y.: International Magazine Company, →ISSN, →OCLC:
      "Can you hop on your hind legs?" asked the furry rabbit.
      That was a dreadful question, for the Velveteen Rabbit had no hind legs at all! The back of him was made all in one piece, like a pincushion. He sat still in the bracken, and hoped that the other rabbits wouldn't notice.

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