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halter
verb(hal-ter)
prevent the progress or free movement of
Synonyms: cramp, hamper, strangle,
halter
noun(hal-ter)
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
Synonyms: hackamore,
halter
noun(hal-ter)
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
Synonyms: hangman's halter, hangman's rope, hemp, hempen necktie,
halter
noun(hal-ter)
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
Synonyms: balancer, haltere,
halter
noun(hal-ter)
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
halter
verb(hal-ter)
hang with a halter

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