"hindlook" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From hind + look. Compare hindsight. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hind|look}} hind + look, {{m|en|hindsight}} hindsight Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} hindlook (plural not attested)
  1. (rare) A look back; a look in review; afterlook. Tags: no-plural, rare Translations (afterlook): retrospectiva [feminine] (Spanish)

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