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# hind

adjective (hind — before a noun); noun (a hind, hinds)

«hind» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (adjective) At the back; used about animals' legs: the dog's hind legs. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#m1)
2. (noun) A female red deer. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#m2)

### In the lessons

In science lessons about animals four-legged animals have front legs (forelegs) and hind legs; kangaroos and frogs jump with strong hind legs; in maths, animals' legs are counted. Phrases: «hind legs», «talk the hind legs off a donkey» (UK: talk too much).

### Examples

- The dog stood on its hind legs to beg. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#x1)
- Kangaroos have very strong hind legs. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#x2)
- A frog's hind legs are longer than its front legs. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#x3)
- The hind and her fawn ran into the woods. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#x4)
- My aunt could talk the hind legs off a donkey! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#x5)
- A horse kicks with its hind legs. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#x6)
- “On your hind legs!” squealed Billy. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/#x7)

### Note

Only before a noun as an adjective («hind legs»; not «the legs are hind»). A male red deer is a stag; a female is a hind. Opposite of hind legs: front legs (forelegs).

## In Jewish tradition

A female deer, used as a picture of Naphtali's swiftness; "hinder" means at the back. The poets use the hind as a picture of sure-footed speed, and as a gentle animal that cares for its young.

**Interpretation.** Naphtali, the "hind let loose," is read by tradition as quick and graceful, with pleasing words. David's "feet like hinds'" is read as God giving him speed and safe footing in battle.

### Examples

- Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. (Torah GEN.49.21, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/hind/#x1)
- And for the hinder part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards. (Torah EXO.36.27, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/hind/#x2)
- And for the hinder part of the tabernacle westward thou shalt make six boards. (Torah EXO.26.22, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/hind/#x3)
- Or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve? (Writings JOB.39.1, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/hind/#x4)
- Who maketh my feet like hinds', and setteth me upon my high places; (Prophets 2SA.22.34, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/hind/#x5)
- Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass, (Prophets JER.14.5, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/hind/#x6)

### Note

Only before a noun as an adjective («hind legs»; not «the legs are hind»). A male red deer is a stag; a female is a hind. Opposite of hind legs: front legs (forelegs).

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «hind» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/hind/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«hind» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/hind.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «hind» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/hind/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«hind» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/hind.html) on Mova free.