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Verb
/ˈhôltər/,
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halters, plural;
  1. Put a halter on (an animal)

  2. Hang (someone)

Noun
  1. The balancing organ of a two-winged fly, seen as either of a pair of knobbed filaments that take the place of the hind wings, vibrating during flight

  1. hang with a halter
  2. rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
  3. hamper: 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"
  4. hangman's rope: a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
  5. a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
  6. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
  7. A halter, headcollar, or, less often, headstall, is headgear that is used to lead or tie up livestock and, occasionally, other animals; it fits behind the ears (behind the poll), and around the muzzle. To handle the animal, usually a lead rope or lead shank is attached. ...
  8. "Halter" is a term used to describe a type of horse show class where horses are shown "in hand," meaning that they are led, not ridden, and are judged on their conformation and suitability as breeding stock. ...
  9. A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them; A woman's garment covering the upper chest, a halter top; A rope with a noose for hanging criminals. The hangman's noose for the gallows; To place a halter on
  10. a headstall usually with an attached rope or strap, for holding and leading an animal.
  11. To dream that you put a halter on a young horse, shows that you will manage a very prosperous and clean business. Love matters will shape themselves to suit you. To see other things haltered, denotes that fortune will be withheld from you for a while. You will win it, but with much toil.
  12. Strap or rope by which horses are led.
  13. A sleeveless bodice with a high choke or wrap neck that may be backless.
  14. Like a bridle, but lacing a bit. Used in handling horses around the stable and when not being ridden.
  15. The bodice ends in straps that fasten around the back of you neck; ideal for tall brides with broad shoulders.
  16. weight for jumping, from the Greek hallesthai, to jump
  17. A form of headcollar, normally made of rope. A term more commonly used in the US
  18. A halter is headgear which covers the horse’s muzzle. It is used to direct the horse, via the reins and is similar to the bridle, but has no bit.
  19. knoblike, modified hindwing functioning as a balancing organ - plural = halteres
  20. A harness of leather or rope that fits over a horse's head. This is much like a bridle without the bit or reins. It is used for leading a horse.
  21. A head collar for leading, tying, and general handling of horses and cattle.
  22. A halter neckline features a strap that goes around the neck, usually leaving the upper back exposed. A halter neck can be found on dresses, tank tops and swimwear.
  23. A top in which the straps wrap around to tie or fasten behind the neck.
  24. A rope or strap with a noose or headstall placed around the head off the horse used for leading or tethering it.
  25. A piece of tack buckled on the horses' head so he can be lead, tied and basically controlled while on the ground. When riding, you will move to a bridle instead.