noun
- The hind legs or rear legs of a four-legged animal, especially a horse or other livestock.
Usage: Usually used in plural form.; Chiefly used in reference to horses and farm animals.
Examples
- The horse's hindshanks were muscular and well-developed.
- A good rider learns to control the horse's hindshanks for better movement.
- The butcher separated the hindshanks from the rest of the beef.
- The cow's hindshanks showed signs of strain after the long journey.
- Veterinarians examined the hindshanks for any signs of injury or disease.