rear

to feed and take care of an animal or child until it is fully grown

criar, criar a un animal o niño/a

• rear somebody/something

Collocations rear cattle · rear children

• She rears horses on her farm.

  Ella cría caballos en su granja.

the back part of something, especially a vehicle or building

trasero, parte posterior

• the rear

Collocations rear window · rear door

• The car has a large boot at the rear.

  El coche tiene un gran maletero en la parte trasera.

the part of an army or military position that is furthest from the enemy, and therefore usually safest

retaguardia, zona defensiva trasera

• the rear

Collocations rear line · rear guard

• The troops were ordered to fall back to the rear.

  Se ordenó a las tropas que retrocedieran hasta la retaguardia.

to hit someone or something with your foot, especially in football (soccer)

pisotear, golpear con el pie

• rear somebody/something

Collocations rear the ball · rear an opponent

• He reared the ball into the net.

  Él pateó el balón al arco.

to lift or raise something, especially a part of your body

levantar, elevar

• rear something

Collocations rear one's head · rear one's shoulders

• She reared her head from the pillow.

  Ella levantó la cabeza de la almohada.

to suddenly stand up on your back legs, as a horse does when it is frightened or angry

alzarse sobre las patas traseras

• rear

• The horse reared and bolted.

  El caballo se alzó sobre las patas traseras y huyó.

to support or protect someone, especially a child or young person

apoyar, proteger

• rear somebody

• She has reared her children alone.

  Ella ha criado a sus hijos sola.

to build or construct something, especially a building

construir, edificar

• rear something

• They are rearing a new skyscraper.

  Están construyendo un nuevo rascacielos.