halter English

Meaning halter meaning

What does halter mean?

halter

— noun rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

— noun a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered

— noun either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

— verb hang with a halter

— verb (= hamper, strangle) prevent the progress or free movement of He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries

— noun (= hangman''s rope) a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

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rope

bridle

haltere

reins

hempen necktie

hemp

headstall

hangman’s rope

hangman’s halter

hamper

tether

strangle

slipknot

noose

headcollar

harness

hackamore

cramp

cord

balancer

thong

tank top

scaffold

rune

prejudice

nightcap

line

impede

hobble

hinder

headpiece

headgear

halterneck

halter top

gibbet

gallows

encumber

disadvantage

band