withers in Russian
withers in Russian is хо́лка, холка — 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 Russian
хо́лка
Pronounced: kholka
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]
холка
Pronounced: kholka
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 Russian?
"withers" in Russian is хо́лка, холка. 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 хо́лка?
"withers" in Russian is хо́лка, pronounced "kholka".
How do you use "withers" in a sentence?
Example: "The horse measured fifteen hands at the withers." In Russian, "withers" is хо́лка, холка.
Are there other ways to say "withers" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "withers": хо́лка, холка.
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