Definition of 'mental defective'. Word Frequency. mental defective (ËmÉntÉl dÉªËfÉktÉªv) noun. old-fashioned. a person who suffers from a learning disability or from some form of mental illness. 'You must not say anything,' I enunciated slowly, as if speaking to a mental defective.
How to Measure. To measure your horse, have him stand square on a level surface. Hold the tape or stick so it is perpendicular to the ground and beside the horse so it is even with the top point of the horseâs withers. If you are using a proper measuring stick, lower the bar so it meets the top of the horseâs withers.
Mustangs are a medium-sized breed of horse. They measure around 14 to 15 hands. Hands are the common standard of measurement for horses. This equals 56 inches to 60 inches (140 to 150 centimeters). They weigh around 800 pounds (360 kg).