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Definition of Halter
1. Noun. Rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading.
2. Verb. Hang with a halter.
3. Noun. A rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging.
Group relationships: Gallows
Terms within: Noose, Running Noose, Slip Noose
Generic synonyms: Rope
4. Verb. Prevent the progress or free movement of. "The imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
Generic synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel
Derivative terms: Hamper
5. Noun. A woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered.
6. Noun. Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.
Generic synonyms: Wing
Group relationships: Dipteran, Dipteron, Dipterous Insect, Two-winged Insects
Derivative terms: Balance, Balance
Definition of Halter
1. n. One who halts or limps; a cripple.
2. n. A strong strap or cord. Especially:
3. v. t. To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter.
Definition of Halter
1. to put restraint upon [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Halter
1. A strong strap or cord. Especially: A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse. A rope for hanging malefactors; a noose. "No man e'er felt the halter draw With good opinion of the law." (Trumbull) Origin: OE. Halter, helter, helfter, AS. Haelftre; akin to G. Halfter, D. Halfter, halster, and also to E. Helve. See Helve. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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