rear

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When Robert Duvall was floundering around in college, his father, a career Navy man who retired with the rank of rear admiral, told him to shape up — and start acting.

From Los Angeles Times

The rear or 'trailing' hand is the right hand, positioned close to the tail of the board.

From BBC

But at the rear there's a wooded area where last summer fires broke out deep beneath the ground, sending smoke billowing into the air and causing residents to fear for their safety.

From BBC

They had put Rowan second last, with Strong Jonn bringing up the rear.

From Literature

Chase noticed the elephant had chains around her left front foot and right rear foot.

From Literature