Hind

Pronunciation: /haɪnd/

Definitions of hind

noun a female red deer

Example Sentences

A1 The hind is the female deer.

A2 The hind and her fawn were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

B1 The hunter spotted a hind and her young ones in the forest.

B2 The hind cautiously led her herd through the dense forest.

C1 The hind's keen senses alerted her to the presence of danger nearby.

C2 The majestic hind stood proudly as the leader of the herd.

adjective located at the rear; back

Example Sentences

A1 The hind legs of the horse were injured.

A2 The hind part of the car was damaged in the accident.

B1 The hind side of the building faced the river.

B2 The hind quarters of the cow were used for making steak.

C1 The hind section of the aircraft contained the cargo hold.

C2 The hind portion of the manuscript contained the conclusion of the research study.

Examples of hind in a Sentence

formal The hind leg of the deer is known for its strength and agility.

informal I saw a hind running through the forest earlier today.

slang Hey, check out that hind over there, she's got some serious moves!

figurative The hind of the problem lies in the lack of communication between the two parties.

Grammatical Forms of hind

• past tense: hinded
• plural: hinds
• comparative: hinder
• superlative: hindmost
• present tense: hinds
• future tense: will hind
• perfect tense: have hinded
• continuous tense: is hindering
• singular: hind
• positive degree: hind
• infinitive: to hind
• gerund: hindering
• participle: hinding

Origin and Evolution of hind

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hind' originated from Old English, where it was used to refer to a female red deer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hind' expanded its meaning to also refer to a female of certain other animals, such as cows and goats. It is now commonly used to describe the female of various species, particularly in relation to deer.