Associations to the word «Halter»

HALTER, noun. A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.

HALTER, noun. A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope.

HALTER, noun. A woman's garment covering the upper chest, a halter top.

HALTER, verb. To place a halter on.

HALTER, noun. One who halts or limps; a cripple.

HALTER TOP, noun. A style of sleeveless top with a single strap around the back of the neck.

HALTER TOPS, noun. Plural of halter top

HALTER, noun. Rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading.

HALTER, noun. A rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging.

HALTER, noun. A woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered.

HALTER, noun. Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.

HALTER, verb. Hang with a halter.

HALTER, verb. 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".