halter

1. (noun) either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
Synonyms: balancer, haltere
Related Words: wing

2. (verb) hang with a halter
Related Words: hang, string up

3. (noun) a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
Related Words: top

4. (noun) rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
Synonyms: hackamore
Related Words: headgear

5. (verb) prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"
Synonyms: cramp, hamper
Related Words: bound, confine, limit, restrain, restrict, throttle, trammel



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