Meaning & Definition of word "Halter"

Halter

/ˈhɔːltər/

1. A strap or headgear for restraining or leading a horse or other animal.
- Example: She put the halter on the horse before leading it to the stable.
2. A similar device used to restrain or lead other livestock.
- Example: The farmer used a halter to guide the cow into the pen.
3. A garment designed to support or expose the shoulders and back, often worn in women's fashion.
- Example: She wore a halter top to the beach party.

1. To put a halter on an animal.
- Example: He decided to halter the mare before her training session.
2. To restrain or tie up an animal with a halter.
- Example: They haltered the donkey to prevent it from wandering off.

Middle English, from Old English 'haltian', meaning to hold back.

halter break:

The process of training a horse to accept the halter and to be led.

lead:

A rope or strap used to guide an animal.

halter top:

A type of women's sleeveless shirt that features a strap that wraps around the back of the neck.

Meaning: To slow down or stop something.

Example Sentence: He decided to halter the project until they had more funding.

Meaning: To restrain someone from acting freely.

Example Sentence: She felt haltered by the rules of the organization.