Dictionary Check: halter
"halter" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
noun
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
noun
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
noun
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
noun
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
verb
hang with a halter
verb
prevent the progress or free movement of
Example:
"He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"
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