halter
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhɔltɚ
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Definition
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noun
A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.
A woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
A rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope.
One who halts or limps; a cripple.
verb
Hang with a halter
transitive
To place a halter on.
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