halter
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɔːltə//ˈhɔltɚ/noun
Definitions
A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope.
A halter top.
verb
Definitions
To place a halter on.
Example: What do you mean, you didn't halter the horses when we stopped for the night?