withers

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with·ers /ˈwɪðəz $ -ərz/ noun [plural]  HBAthe highest part of a horse’s back, above its shoulders 鬐甲〔马背最高的部位，在肩胛骨之间〕

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withers• The metal survives whilst the flesh withers.• Distance from withers to elbow and elbow to ground is equal.• The country was bracken-clothed dunes, the plants so tall that they came over the horse's withers in places.• The last word in lace and satin withers like a bunch of flowers.• The chest depth should be neither more, nor very much less, than 50 percent of the height of the withers.• Check that the saddle fits correctly and is neither too low on the withers or spine.Origin withers (1500-1600) Probably from wither- “against”, from Old English

with·ers nounChineseSyllable  

highest of a above part its the shoulders horse’s Corpus back,

withers
with‧ers /ˈwɪðəz $ -ərz/ noun [plural]the highest part of a horse’s back, above its shoulders

with·ersBrE /ˈwɪðəz/ 🔊NAmE /ˈwɪðərz/ 🔊 noun [plural] the highest part of a horse's back, between its shoulders 鬐甲（马肩胛骨间隆起部分）