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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahynd-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-]
- /ˈhaɪndˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahynd-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-]
- /ˈhaɪndˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ-/
Definitions of hindquarter word
- noun hindquarter the posterior end of a halved carcass of beef, lamb, etc., sectioned usually between the twelfth and thirteenth ribs. 1
- noun hindquarter hindquarters, the rear part of an animal. 1
- noun hindquarter Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal. 1
- noun hindquarter one of the two back quarters of a carcass of beef, lamb, etc 0
- noun hindquarter the rear, esp of a four-legged animal 0
- noun hindquarter either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal, beef, lamb, etc. 0
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Origin of hindquarter
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; hind1 + quarter
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Parts of speech for Hindquarter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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hindquarter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hindquarter usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with hindquarter
- how much does a hindquarter of beef weigh?
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