Meaning of halter

Definition of halter

(noun) rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
(verb) hang with a halter
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"

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