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rear-end

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

collide with the rear end of

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The car rear-ended me

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 追尾 (zhuīwěi) — of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind
  • Finnish: ajaa perään — of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind
  • German: hinten auffahren — of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind
  • Russian: въезжать в зад (vʺjezžatʹ v zad) — of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind
  • Spanish: chocar por detrás — of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind