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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?"
5.NounOne who halts or limps; a cripple.
6.NounAlternative form of haltere.