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 Tim wore a dark suit and tie, while Jane stunned in a black and white halter dress with floral accents and a small bow at the top. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Last Man Standing's Tim Allen Looked So in Love With His Wife at the Golden Globes," 6 Jan. 2020 Necklines have diversified, too, from square-necks to one-shoulders to halters. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Why a One-Piece Swimsuit and Full Skirt (Or Short!) Is the Perfect Summer Pair," 3 July 2019 Stella McCartney designed Meghan’s halter-style wedding reception dress, and the royal has turned to the designer for outfits since then! — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Royal Rewear! See All of Meghan Markle's Best Repeated Outfits," 3 Oct. 2019 Morrison's wife wore a midnight blue sequined halter-style gown. — Laurie Kellman, Fortune, "Keeping Things Light at Trump’s State Dinner for the Australian Prime Minister," 21 Sep. 2019 Yes, burro racing; runners hold onto a rope attached to a donkey’s halter, and sprint alongside the animal. — Sean Gregory, Time, "Chris McDougall Helped Spark the Barefoot Running Craze. Now He's Racing With Donkeys.," 11 Oct. 2019 Zahara followed in her mother's footsteps, opting for the same designer with a wispy halter-top dress with an ombré that faded from black at the top to a sage-green shade beneath the waist. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Angelina Jolie Matches with Her Kids on the Maleficent Red Carpet in Rome," 8 Oct. 2019 Carey Mullian more than sparkled at the MET Gala in her glittering gold Prada halterdress. — Seventeen Magazine, Seventeen, "Recreate Carey Mulligan's MET Gala Look!," 8 May 2012 For her appearance with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Kim Kardashian wore sleek leather pants, black wedged sandals, and the sheerest black halter top. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian's Sheer Halter Top is a Saucy Piece for the End of Summer," 12 Sep. 2019

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22 Jan 2020

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“Halter.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halter. Accessed 28 January 2020.

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halter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of halter

: a set of straps placed around a horse's head so that the horse can be led or tied

: a piece of clothing worn on a woman's upper body that is held in place by straps around the neck and back and that leaves the back, arms, and shoulders bare

See the full definition for halter in the English Language Learners Dictionary

halter

noun

hal·ter | \ ˈhȯl-tər