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(hal-te-res) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. small club-shaped structures that help some insects balance during flight.

Example Sentence

The insect uses its halteres for balance during flight.

More Example Sentences

Halteres help flies stay balanced in the air.

Synonyms

balance organs; flight stabilizers; insect wings

Antonyms

destabilizers; imbalance

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