hindquarter

[ hahynd-kwawr-ter, -kwaw- ]

noun

1. the posterior end of a halved carcass of beef, lamb, etc., sectioned usually between the twelfth and thirteenth ribs.
2. hindquarters, the rear part of an animal.

hindquarter

/ ˈhaɪndˌkwɔːtə /

noun

1. one of the two back quarters of a carcass of beef, lamb, etc
2. plural the rear, esp of a four-legged animal

Word History and Origins

Origin of hindquarter¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hind ¹ + quarter

Example Sentences

As the night wore on, I heard the men passing bits of copper to Samir in order to ask Rostam’s hindquarters the questions of their deepest desires.

From Literature

I sensed his hindquarters swaying in anticipation, his tail coiling like the rope.

From Literature

The extra legs extended from the right hindquarter and appeared to be of no use, dangling beside her wagging tail, as she walked a bit awkwardly in a video shot before the operation.

From Seattle Times

It’s all about the money, control, revenge and keeping his fat, flaccid hindquarters out of prison.

From Salon

Searles set out to reteach the bears some boundaries using a combination of non-lethal methods — sometimes a gentle word, sometimes a sting to the hindquarters with rubber buckshot — that have netted ursine attention and respect.

From Los Angeles Times