withers

• Nom désignant la partie la plus élevée du dos, à la base de l'encolure, chez certains animaux, en particulier les chevaux et autres bêtes de somme.

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

pluriel irrégulier

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.

   Garrot

   • 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.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le processus de dessèchement, de flétrissement ou d'affaiblissement, souvent par manque d'humidité ou de vitalité.

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.

   Se dessécher et se flétrir

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

   Synonymesdeclinedehydratedesiccatedry upfadesearshrivelwastewilt

   Antonymesbloomflourishgrowthrive

2. Lose vitality or strengthB2formal

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

   se flétrir, perdre sa vigueur

   • 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.

   Synonymesatrophydeclinedwindlefadeflaglanguishshrivelweakenwilt

   Antonymesbloomflourishrevivethrive