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withers in German

withers in German is Widerrist — withers means the ridge between a four-legged animal's shoulder blades, usually the tallest part of its back and used to measure its height.

withers in German

Widerrist
noun
The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height. [from 1580]

What does "withers" mean?

  1. noun The ridge between a four-legged animal's shoulder blades, usually the tallest part of its back and used to measure its height.
    "The horse measured fifteen hands at the withers."
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withers in a sentence

  • The horse measured fifteen hands at the withers.

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What is "withers" in German?

"withers" in German is Widerrist. withers means: The ridge between a four-legged animal's shoulder blades, usually the tallest part of its back and used to measure its height.

How do you use "withers" in a sentence?

Example: "The horse measured fifteen hands at the withers." In German, "withers" is Widerrist.

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