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Meaning of halter

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

halter

Pronunciation:/ˈhɔːltə//ˈhɔltɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.

  2. A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope.

  3. A halter top.

verb

Definitions

  1. To place a halter on.

    Example: What do you mean, you didn't halter the horses when we stopped for the night?