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halter

('h/O/lt/@/r )

rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
hackamore

source: wordnet30
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight(noun.animal)

Synonym:
balancer, haltere

source: wordnet30
One who halts or limps; a cripple.(noun)

source: webster1913
A strong strap or cord. Especially: (a) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse. (b) A rope for hanging malefactors; a noose.(noun)

source: webster1913

hang with a halter(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
prevent the progress or free movement of(verb.change)

Synonym:
cramp, hamper, strangle

source: wordnet30
To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter.(verb)

source: webster1913

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