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HALTER

Definition:

1. [noun] rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
   Synonyms: hackamore
   
   
2. [noun] a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
   Synonyms: hangman's rope, hangman's hemp, hempen necktie
   
   
3. [noun] a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
   
   
4. [noun] either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
   Synonyms: balancer
   
   
5. [verb] hang with a halter
   
   
6. [verb] prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperilist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
   Synonyms: hamper, cramp, strangle
   
   

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