Halter

noun

/ˈhɔːltə/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

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

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

3.nounA halter top.

4.verbTo place a halter on.

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

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