withers

• Существительное, обозначающее самую высокую часть спины у основания шеи различных животных, особенно вьючных.

A noun referring to the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals, especially draft animals.

irregular plural

1. Highest part of an animal's backB2formal

   The ridge between the shoulder blades of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, often used as a reference point for measuring height.

   Холка

   • The horse's height is measured from the ground to its withers.
   • The saddle should sit comfortably behind the withers.
   • The dog's withers are clearly visible when it stands.

• Глагол, используемый для описания процесса высыхания, сморщивания или ослабления, часто из-за недостатка влаги или жизненной силы.

A verb used to describe the process of becoming dry, shriveled, or weak, often due to lack of moisture or vitality.

1. Dry up or shrivelB2formal

   To become dry and shriveled, typically due to a loss of moisture.

   Увядать

   • The plants withered in the intense summer heat.
   • Leaves wither and fall from the trees in autumn.
   • Without water, the flowers quickly withered away.

   Synonymsdeclinedehydratedesiccatedry upfadesearshrivelwastewilt

   Antonymsbloomflourishgrowthrive

2. Lose vitality or strengthB2formal

   To gradually lose freshness, energy, or vigor; to decline or fade.

   Увядать

   • Her enthusiasm for the project began to wither after months of setbacks.
   • The old empire slowly withered from within.
   • His hopes withered as the deadline passed without news.

   Synonymsatrophydeclinedwindlefadeflaglanguishshrivelweakenwilt

   Antonymsbloomflourishrevivethrive