Hindlimb

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪndˌlɪm/

Definitions of hindlimb

noun The back limb of a four-legged animal, such as a hind leg of a dog or a cat.

Example Sentences

A1 The dog injured its hindlimb while chasing a squirrel.

A2 Rabbits use their hindlimbs to hop around quickly.

B1 The vet recommended exercises to strengthen the cat's hindlimb muscles.

B2 After the surgery, the horse had to undergo physical therapy to regain strength in its hindlimbs.

C1 The kangaroo's powerful hindlimbs allow it to jump great distances with ease.

C2 The researcher studied the biomechanics of hindlimb movement in primates for her doctoral thesis.

Examples of hindlimb in a Sentence

formal The hindlimb of the frog is used for jumping and swimming.

informal The back leg of the frog helps it hop around.

slang The frog's booty is powered by its hindlimbs.

figurative Just like a hindlimb propels a frog forward, determination propels us towards our goals.

Grammatical Forms of hindlimb

• plural: hindlimbs
• comparative: more hindlimb
• superlative: most hindlimb
• present tense: hindlimb
• future tense: will hindlimb
• perfect tense: has hindlimbed
• continuous tense: is hindlimbing
• singular: hindlimb
• positive degree: hindlimb
• infinitive: to hindlimb
• gerund: hindlimbing
• participle: hindlimbed

Origin and Evolution of hindlimb

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hindlimb' originated from Old English, likely derived from the combination of 'hind' meaning rear or back and 'limb' referring to a body part.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hindlimb' has retained its original meaning of the rear limb of an animal, particularly in reference to quadrupeds. The term is commonly used in anatomy and zoology to describe the back legs of vertebrates.