rear back

/rɪər bæk/
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Other forms: reared back; rearing back; rears back

Definitions of rear back
  1. verb
    rear backwards on its hind legs
    “the frightened horse reared back”
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    type of:
    rear, rise up
    stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
  2. verb
    start with anger or resentment or in protest
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    type of:
    jump, start, startle
    move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
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