withers in Greek
withers in Greek is ακρωμία — 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 Greek
ακρωμία
Pronounced: akromia
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?
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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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- The horse measured fifteen hands at the withers.
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What is "withers" in Greek?
"withers" in Greek is ακρωμία. 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 pronounce ακρωμία?
"withers" in Greek is ακρωμία, pronounced "akromia".
How do you use "withers" in a sentence?
Example: "The horse measured fifteen hands at the withers." In Greek, "withers" is ακρωμία.
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