Phrase Hound found 54 phrases and 51 compound words that contain rear. The most common are listed below. Open rear in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 54
- rear endThe back or hindmost part of anything, such as a car.
- rear-view mirrorA mirror inside a vehicle that allows the driver to see the traffic behind.
- rear-viewAlternative form of rearview: That provides a view from or to the rear.
- Rear seat
- rear-wheel driveEngine layout in motor vehicles where only the rear wheels are driven.
- rear projectionSynonym of back projection: A cinematic technique in which live action is filmed in front of a screen on which the background action or a background scene is projected.
- Rear Window
- bring up the rearTo be last in a moving line of people, to walk or go behind others in a line.
- Rear suspension
- rear wheelAny wheel located at the back of a vehicle.
- rear admiralA naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation.
- rear wheelsplural of rear wheel: Any wheel located at the back of a vehicle.
- brought up the rearsimple past and past participle of bring up the rear
- rear-end collision
- pain in the rearAlternative form of pain in the ass: Something or someone that causes discomfort, frustration, or annoyance.
- rear upTo rise up, especially an animal like a horse rising up on its rear legs.
- rear lightSynonym of taillight: One of a pair of red lights mounted on the rear of a vehicle, so it can be seen from the rear at night.
- rear-endingpresent participle and gerund of rear-end
- rear-guardOf, or relating to, a rearguard.
- rear gunnerOne who operates the gun in the rear turret of a bomber.
- brings up the rearthird-person singular simple present indicative of bring up the rear: To be last in a moving line of people, to walk or go behind others in a line.
- rear one's ugly headAlternative form of rear one's head: To raise one's head.
- rear vision mirrorA rear-view mirror.
- rear-enderA minor automobile accident in which contact is made between the front of one vehicle and the rear of another.
- rear naked chokeA chokehold applied from an opponent's back.
Compound words 51
- rearguardThe rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
- rearfootThe rear of the foot (especially the side of the heel)
- misrearTo rear improperly.
- rearseatThe back seat of a vehicle.
- uprearTo raise something up; to rise up; to erect
- rearerOne who rears (nurtures children or animals).
- rearsetA metal frame with foot pegs on a motorcycle to permit a more comfortable placement of legs and feet while riding.
- rearsightA sight at the rear of a weapon.
- reareththird-person singular simple present indicative of rear: To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.
- rearrangeTo change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).