Widerrist
derNounwithers (part of a horse/animal).
English translations
- 01
withers
- 02
rump
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Widerrist ist die höchste Stelle des Rückens eines Pferdes oder eines anderen Vierbeiners, direkt vor dem Übergang zum Hals.
- English meaning
- The withers is the highest point of a horse's or other quadruped's back, just before the transition to the neck.
- Synonym
- Schulterhöhe
- German example
- Die Höhe des Pferdes wird am Widerrist gemessen.
- English example
- The height of the horse is measured at the withers.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Widerrist
- Plural Form
- die Widerriste
Example sentences with “Widerrist”
Das Pferd misst 160 cm am Widerrist. (The horse measures 160 cm at the withers.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Widerrist?
The plural is 'Widerriste'. It is a masculine noun (der).