Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index W withers: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: with•ers Pronunciation: (wi'urz), [key] — n. (used with a pl. v.) the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of a horse, cow, sheep, etc. See diag. under to cause one anxiety or trouble: The long involved lawsuit is wringing his withers. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: withers (Thesaurus) withe rod withershins TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: bowdlerize Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language