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hind leg

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  1. hind legnoun

    the back limb of a quadruped

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  1. hind legnoun

    Either of the two legs towards the rear of a four-legged animal.

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  1. hind leg

    A hindlimb or back limb is one of the paired articulated appendages (limbs) attached on the caudal (posterior) end of a terrestrial tetrapod vertebrate's torso. With reference to quadrupeds, the term hindleg or back leg is often used instead. In bipedal animals with an upright posture (e.g. humans and some primates), the term lower limb is often used.

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  1. hind leg

    A hind leg refers to either of the two legs located at the back part of a four-legged animal's body. These legs are often used for power and propulsion during movement. Their structure can vary greatly between species, adapted to their specific needs for survival such as running, jumping, digging or swimming.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hind leg in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hind leg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of hind leg in a Sentence

  1. Abraham Lincoln:

    When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run.


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