hind limb

Frequency: 5.12.7 per million words

Refers to the back legs of an animal.

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Examples (10)

  • The animal is able to stand up on its hind limbs.
  • Kangaroos use their powerful hind limbs for jumping.
  • A dog's hind limbs are crucial for propulsion.
  • The cat injured its hind limb in the fall.
  • Many insects have six limbs, with the hind limbs often adapted for jumping.
  • The frog pushed off with its strong hind limbs.
  • The deer had a noticeable limp in its left hind limb.
  • Bears often stand on their hind limbs to get a better view.
  • The paleontologist studied the structure of the dinosaur's hind limbs.
  • The doctor examined the injured animal's hind limb.