1. the rear half of a four-legged animal, especially a mammal, including the hind legs and adjacent parts
Usage: often used in plural form (hindquarters); commonly used in butchery and animal husbandry
2. a cut of meat from the hind leg or rear portion of an animal
Usage: culinary term; often used in plural form (hindquarters)

Examples

• The horse's hindquarters were muscular and powerful.
• The butcher separated the hindquarters from the front quarters of the beef.
• A lamb's hindquarters provide tender cuts suitable for roasting.
• The dog crouched on its hindquarters before jumping.
• The venison hindquarters were aged for several weeks before cooking.
• She gripped the animal's hindquarters to steady it.
• The hindquarters of the cattle showed excellent muscle development.