rear end
The term "rear end" can refer to both a part of a vehicle and a part of the human body, with distinct meanings in each context.
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Definition
B1Automotive
(common)The back part of a vehicle.
Example
- The rear end of the car was damaged in the accident.
B1Anatomy
(informal, slang)The buttocks.
Example
- He slipped and landed on his rear end.
B2Automotive
(common)To crash into the back of another vehicle.
Example
- She rear-ended the car in front of her at the traffic light.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rear end":
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