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halter n. [
hackamore] rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
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halter v. hang with a halter
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halter n. [
hangman's rope, hangman's halter, hemp, hempen necktie] a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
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halter v. [
hamper, cramp, strangle] 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"
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halter n. a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
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