/hɑɪnd/ or /haɪnd/ or /haɪnd/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

The female of certain deer, especially a red deer.

“The hind was grazing peacefully in the meadow.”

2. noun

A hind is also a unit of area measurement in India, equal to 4,840 square yards.

“The farm was 20 hinds in size.”

3. noun

The hind part of an animal’s body, especially a horse.

“The hind legs of the horse were powerful and strong.”

4. noun

A hind is also a person who is slow or lacking in ability.

“He was considered a hind in the competitive business world.”

5. verb

To hinder or impede the progress of something.

“The traffic was hindering the construction of the new road.”