withers

Meanings

• Noun

  The withers is the part of a horse or other animal's back between the shoulders.

  - "The rider placed her hand on the horse's withers."
  - "The vet checked the horse's withers for any lumps or bumps."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪð.əz/
   
   
   
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Variants

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withers , wither , withered , withering , fistulous withers

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Etymology

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Old English 'witheres', plural of 'wither', meaning 'shoulder'.

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Trivia

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1. The withers of a horse can also be used as a reference point for saddle fit.

2. In some breeds, the withers may be more pronounced than in others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Withers measurement: The distance between the top of the shoulder and the neck of a horse, used to determine its height.

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Culture

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In equestrian sports, the withers is an important measurement for determining the height of a horse. In literature, the withers of a horse may symbolize power or strength.

How to Memorize "withers"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the part of a horse's back between the shoulders as the withers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'withers' with the image of a horse's back between the shoulders.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wide Horses In Tall Spaces' to remember that 'withers' refers to the part of a horse's back.

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