Halter
['hɔːltə] or ['hɔltɚ]
Definition
(noun.) either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.
(noun.) a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered.
(noun.) rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading.
(verb.) hang with a halter.
Editor: Priscilla--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who halts or limps; a cripple.
(n.) A strong strap or cord.
(n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse.
(n.) A rope for hanging malefactors; a noose.
(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.
Typed by Ada
Definition
n. a head-rope for holding and leading a horse: a rope for hanging criminals: a strong strap or cord.—v.t. to catch or bind with a rope.
Checked by Alissa
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream that you put a halter on a young horse, shows that you will manage a very prosperous and clean business. Love matters will shape themselves to suit you. To see other things haltered, denotes that fortune will be withheld from you for a while. You will win it, but with much toil.
Editor: Ricky
Examples
- Then the bridge blew and one horse snapped his halter when he rose and jerked his head at the cracking roar and he went off through the trees. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Without daring to remonstrate, the companions of Gurth bound him with a halter, as the readiest cord which occurred. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Haley's horse, which was a skittish young colt, winced, and bounced, and pulled hard at his halter. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Checker: Mitchell