Meaning & Definition of Halter in English

1. Rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

2. A rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

3. A woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered

4. Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects

• Used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

1. Hang with a halter

2. 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"