Definition of halter

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of halter is as below...

Halter (n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse..

Lern More About Halter

Hanging :: Hanging (n.) Death by suspension; execution by a halter.
Hanging :: Hanging (a.) Requiring, deserving, or foreboding death by the halter..
Headstall :: Headstall (n.) That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.
Halter :: Halter (n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse..
Widdy :: Widdy (n.) A rope or halter made of flexible twigs, or withes, as of birch..
Halter :: Halter (v. t.) To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter..
Halter :: Halter (n.) A strong strap or cord.
Ropery :: Ropery (n.) Tricks deserving the halter; roguery.
Haltering :: Haltering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Halte.
Hitch :: Hitch (v. t.) To hook; to catch or fasten as by a hook or a knot; to make fast, unite, or yoke; as, to hitch a horse, or a halter..
Trash :: Trash (n.) A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in pursuing game..
Halter-sack :: Halter-sack (n.) A term of reproach, implying that one is fit to be hanged..
Haltered :: Haltered (imp. & p. p.) of Halte.
Hackamore :: Hackamore (n.) A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal..
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection; as, a father leads a child; a jockey leads a horse with a halter; a dog leads a blind man..
Lunge :: Lunge (v. t.) To cause to go round in a ring, as a horse, while holding his halter..
Wag-halter :: Wag-halter (n.) One who moves or wears a halter; one likely to be hanged.
Halter :: Halter (n.) A rope for hanging malefactors; a noose.
Halter :: Halter (n.) One who halts or limps; a cripple.
Halteres :: Halteres (n. pl.) Balancers; the rudimentary hind wings of Diptera.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us