26984 words

rears

9 definitions • 13 examples
1
at the back of something:

Examples:

There's a sticker on the rear door/window.
The horse had injured one of its rear legs.
2
the back part of something:

Examples:

We walked round to the rear of the house.
Two police motorcyclists brought up the rear (= formed the last part) of the demonstration.
3
a person's bottom
4
to care for young animals or children until they are able to care for themselves:

Examples:

Some women make a deliberate choice to rear a child alone.
He describes how these birds rear their young.
5
to rise up or to lift something up:

Examples:

The horse reared (up) (= suddenly rose onto its back legs) when it heard the gun shot.
The lion slowly reared its head (= lifted it up) and looked around.
6
at or near the back of something:

Examples:

I had the rear brakes on the car redone.
She entered the school through an unlocked rear door.
Our dog hurt his rear left leg.
7
to care for young children or animals until they are able to care for themselves:

Examples:

8
to rise up or to lift up:

Examples:

[ I ] The horse suddenly reared (up) on its hind legs.
9
infml Your buttocks are sometimes called your rear.

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