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Noun
Definition: a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
Definition: a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
Definition: either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
Definition: A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
Definition: One who halts or limps; a cripple.
Definition: Alternative form of haltere
Verb
Definition: hang with a halter
Definition: 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"
Definition: To place a halter on.