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- US Pronunciation
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- \ˈhȯl-ˌtir, ˈhal-\
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- \ˈhȯl-ˌtir, ˈhal-\
Definitions of haltere word
- noun haltere (entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight. 1
- noun haltere one of a pair of short projections in dipterous insects that are modified hind wings, used for maintaining equilibrium during flight 0
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Parts of speech for Haltere
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
haltere popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
haltere usage trend in Literature
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