- halter⇄halter (1), noun, verb.
- halter⇄haltere orhalter (2), noun, pl.halteres.
either of two club-shaped organs in dipterous insects that take the place of a pair of posterior wings and help in balancing the body. - halter⇄noun 1. a rope or strap with a noose or headstall, for leading or tying an animal.
2. a rope for hanging a person; noose.
3. death by hanging.
Ex. The criminal was sentenced to the halter.
4. a woman's brief blouse that fastens - halter⇄v.t. 1. to put a halter on; tie with a halter.
2. to catch with a noose or lasso.
3. (Figurative.) to restrain; check.
4. to hang (a person).