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Meaning of rear back | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To stand on two rear legs, as an aggressive or fearful gesture.
  2. To stand, pull back or otherwise reposition oneself, often as a sudden response to a change or in preparation for an imminent reaction.
    broadly

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

rear one's head rear one's ugly head rear up rear-end rear-ended rear-ending

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