Noun Definition

halter

1.Definition: a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

Related Noun(s):hemp

Category: Objects

2.Definition: a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered

Category: Objects

3.Definition: either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

Related Noun(s):balancer, haltere

Category: Animals

4.Definition: rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

Related Noun(s):hackamore

Category: Objects