withers

IPA/ˈwɪðəz/
KK[wˈɪðɚz]IPA/ˈwɪðərz/

withers — noun

1. the raised ridge of bone between a horse's shoulder blades, forming the highest

1.名詞C2
釋義

the raised ridge of bone between a horse's shoulder blades, forming the highest point of its back and used as a reference for measuring the animal's height.

例句

Brandon measured the horse at the withers before ordering a new saddle.

at the withers — measurement reference point

The old mare's withers were sore from the poorly fitted harness.

同義詞

文法句型

withers + plural verb

at the withers

at + possessive + withers

用法筆記

Withers is always used in the plural form, like 'scissors' or 'trousers,' even when referring to a single animal. Frequently appears in the phrase 'at the withers' to indicate the point of measurement for a horse's height.

常見錯誤

❌The horse has a high wither.
✅The horse has high withers.
💡The word 'withers' is always plural in form.

2. the corresponding ridge of bone between the shoulder blades of a four-legged ani

2.名詞C2
釋義

the corresponding ridge of bone between the shoulder blades of a four-legged animal that is not a horse, such as a dog, giraffe, or goat.

例句

Gabriel measured the dog from the withers to the tail for the harness fitting.

withers of a dog — applied to non-horse quadruped

In many dog breeds, the withers are the highest point used to measure height.

同義詞

文法句型

withers of [animal]

at the withers

用法筆記

Used primarily in veterinary and zoological contexts when describing quadruped anatomy. For horses the term is everyday equestrian vocabulary; for other animals it is more technical.

常見錯誤

❌The dog's wither is sore.
✅The dog's withers are sore.
💡The word is always plural in form, even for a single animal.