Definitions of withers

1. The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base of the neck. See Illust. of Horse.

2. The part of the body lying between the shoulder blades of the horse.

3. The ridge between the shoulder- bones of a horse.

4. The ridge between the shoulder- blades, as of a horse.

5. The ridge, between the shoulder- bones of a horse at the bottom of the neck and mane.

6. The junction of the shoulder- bones of a horse, forming a ridge at the bottom of the neck.