as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
the mother swatted her toddler lightly on his diapered rear end to get his attention
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In addition to the aluminum bodywork, installing the period-correct Salisbury rear end, those inboard brakes, and the leaf springs, this first build therefore features a 260ci Ford V8 and a BorgWarner T-10 transmission.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The functional uses of this active suspension are a little more quotidian – it's designed mainly to counteract acceleration forces and keep the car flat by raising the rear end under acceleration and the front under braking, and counteracting body roll in corners by elevating the outside wheel.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
While the philosophical sea change has the potential to keep some of the brand’s traditionalists from seeing the light, Ducati says the new rear end aids the bike’s suspension and handling capabilities significantly.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 27 July 2024
In a similar vein, the decision to remove the fake pipes from its petrol models means that Audi’s EVs will feature a cleaner rear end, free from ICE-mimicking visual trickery.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 17 July 2024
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The functional uses of this active suspension are a little more quotidian – it's designed mainly to counteract acceleration forces and keep the car flat by raising the rear end under acceleration and the front under braking, and counteracting body roll in corners by elevating the outside wheel.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
While the philosophical sea change has the potential to keep some of the brand’s traditionalists from seeing the light, Ducati says the new rear end aids the bike’s suspension and handling capabilities significantly.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 27 July 2024
In a similar vein, the decision to remove the fake pipes from its petrol models means that Audi’s EVs will feature a cleaner rear end, free from ICE-mimicking visual trickery.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 17 July 2024
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“Rear end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rear%20end. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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