haltere
(hal-tere)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a small, club-shaped organ found in some insects that helps with balance during flight.
Example Sentence
The fly's haltere is injured and can't balance his flight.
More Example Sentences
Insects use halteres when they fly.
Synonyms
balancer; stabilizer; flight organ
Antonyms
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