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haltere [ˈhæltɪə], halter [ˈhæltə]
n pl halteres [hælˈtɪəriːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) one of a pair of short projections in dipterous insects that are modified hind wings, used for maintaining equilibrium during flight Also called balancer [from Greek haltēres (plural) hand-held weights used as balancers or to give impetus in leaping, from hallesthai to leap] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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