Real Dictionary

halter
countable noun: A halter is a piece of leather or rope that is fastened round the head of a horse so that it can be led easily.

halter in American English 1
a rope, cord, strap, etc., usually with a headstall, for tying or leading an animal
to put a halter on (an animal); tie with a halter
adjective: having a neckline consisting of a cord, strap, band, or the like that is attached to or forms part of the front of a backless and sleeveless bodice and extends around the neck
noun: a rope or strap with a noose or headstall for leading or restraining horses or cattle
transitive verb: to put a halter on; restrain as by a halter

halter in American English 2
either of a pair of knobbed, threadlike, modified second wings serving as balancing organs in dipteran insects
noun: one of a pair of slender, club-shaped appendages on the hindmost body segment of a fly, serving to maintain its balance in flight

halter in American English 3
noun: a person who halts or brings to a stop

halter in American English 4
noun: a person who halts, falters, or hesitates

halter in British English
to secure with a halter or put a halter on
noun: a rope or canvas headgear for a horse, usually with a rope for leading