halter

noun

either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects

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

a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

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

verb

prevent the progress or free movement of

hang with a halter

Synonyms for halter

hackamoren headstalln surcingle cavesson bridlen nosebandn checkreinn cruppern collarn reinsn cheekpiecen harnessn

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