halter

noun

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hal·ter | \ ˈhȯl-tər

Definition of halter

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal

b : a headstall usually with noseband and throatlatch to which a lead may be attached

2 : a rope for hanging criminals : noose also : death by hanging

3 : a woman's blouse or top that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare and that is typically held in place by straps around the neck and across the back

halter

verb

haltered; haltering\ ˈhȯl-t(ə-)riŋ

Definition of halter (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to catch with or as if with a halter also : to put a halter on

b : hang

2 : to put restraint upon : hamper

Examples of halter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Artists like Saweetie have recreated Mariah Carey’s beaded butterfly halter top and Blu Marine also focused on butterflies for their SS 2022 collection. — Brooklyn White, Essence, 2 May 2022 For the ceremony, which also marked Barbados' first presidential inauguration as a republican nation, the Fenty mogul wore an orange silk halter-top gown by Bottega Veneta. — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Apr. 2022 Back at the racks, Malorie locates a short silver dress, a halter top, with blue undertones. — Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2022 Or the signature Mariposa top, which can be worn as a single-sleeve top, a wraparound skirt, a halter top, and everything in between. — Eunica Escalante, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 Kate wore a sparkly green halter top and yellow shorts with pink leggings at the '80s-themed event. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 11 Apr. 2022 The next day, while house hunting in Beverly Hills with Affleck, Lopez stepped out in a flowing red maxi dress with a halter neckline. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Apr. 2022 Laney was stunning in a pink floral gown with a halter neckline and matching pink clutch. — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 5 Apr. 2022 On Sunday afternoon, Emma Watson arrived at the BAFTA 2022 Film Awards wearing a halter dress with a plunging neckline. — ELLE, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

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