Usually means: To lean or draw backwards.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (rear back)

verb:  (of a quadruped, usually a horse) To stand on two rear legs, as an aggressive or fearful gesture.
verb:  (of a person, by extension) To stand, pull back or otherwise reposition oneself, often as a sudden response to a change or in preparation for an imminent reaction.

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