definition of
[halter]

[1] #1 halter n. [hackamore] rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading. wn

[2] #2 halter v. hang with a halter. wn

[3] #3 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. wn

[4] #4 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". wn

[5] #5 halter n. a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered. wn