Meaning & use
halter
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a rope or strap fitted around an animal's head, used to lead or tie it up.
See it in a sentence
She clipped the halter onto the pony before leading it into the paddock.
The stable hand adjusted the halter so it wouldn't rub against the horse's ears.
A note on using this word
In clothing, 'halter' also refers to a sleeveless top that ties behind the neck, known as a halter top or halter neck.
Words with a similar meaning
headstalltether
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Another way to use it
2. noun
a sleeveless top that fastens behind the neck, leaving the shoulders and back bare.
She wore a bright red halter to the summer party.
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