hind legs
Back pair, anatomically
The hind legs are the back pair of legs on a four-legged animal, as opposed to the front legs or forelegs.
When a dog or horse stands on its hind legs, it rises upright.
The phrase often appears in discussions of animal movement or anatomy: A rabbit's hind legs are built for jumping.
Foot-delivered strike
- gallopSwiftest quadruped gait
- trotPace between walk, canter
- canterModerate equine gait
- hopSmall, quick jump
leap · bound · spring · pounce · sprint · jump · propulsion · thrust
Rear hip region
- hockTrade for quick loan
- stifleSuppress or restrain
- pasternEquine ankle region
- fetlockHorse's rear ankle joint
thigh · shank · metatarsals · paws · hooves · claws · quadriceps · hamstrings
Position, physical or social
- bipedalHaving two feet
- rearingNurturing to maturity
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- erectVertical in position
posture · balance · support · weight-bearing · planted · grounded · squatting · crouching
Energy transfer rate
- forceStrength or compulsion
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- thrustForceful forward motion
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
vigor · athleticism · robustness · resilience · stamina · brawn · might · toughness
Striking with foot
- scratchingRaking with nails
- diggingRemoving earth below
- burrowingDigging to create shelter
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
thumping · drumming · warning signal · defense · territorial · courtship display · sparring · boxing
kick
Foot-delivered strike
hop · leap · bound · spring · pounce · sprint · jump · propulsion · thrust · push-off
haunches
Rear hip region
fetlock · thigh · shank · metatarsals · paws · hooves · claws · quadriceps · hamstrings · glutes
standing
Position, physical or social
erect · posture · balance · support · weight-bearing · planted · grounded · squatting · crouching · sitting
power
Energy transfer rate
- forceStrength or compulsion
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- thrustForceful forward motion
endurance · vigor · athleticism · robustness · resilience · stamina · brawn · might · toughness · sturdiness
kicking
Striking with foot
- scratchingRaking with nails
- diggingRemoving earth below
- burrowingDigging to create shelter
grooming · thumping · drumming · warning signal · defense · territorial · courtship display · sparring · boxing · rearing