Hinder has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Verb
· Adjective
Noun
1
The buttocks.
"After sitting on that uncomfortable bench for an hour, my sore hindrance made it difficult to stand up again."
Verb
1
be a hindrance or obstacle to
"She is impeding the progress of our project"
2
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
3
put at a disadvantage
"The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
4
To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
"The sudden rainstorm hindered our plans for a picnic by making it impossible to set up the tent."
Adjective
1
located at or near the back of an animal
"back (or hind) legs"
"the hinder part of a carcass"
2
Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.
"The horse stumbled over a stone just as it reached its hind legs while galloping down the trail."
Example Sentences
"She is impeding the progress of our project"
verb
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
verb
"The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
verb
"back (or hind) legs"
adjective
"the hinder part of a carcass"
adjective
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