halter

[ˈhɔːltər]

halter Definition

• 1. a rope or strap with a noose or headstall placed around the head or neck of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tethering it
• 2. a woman's top consisting of a strap around the neck and a piece of fabric that covers the breasts

Using halter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "halter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The horse was led by a halter.

• Example

  She wore a halter top to the party.

• Example

  The cow was tethered with a halter.

halter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for halter

• lead
• tether
• restraint
• tie
• headcollar

Phrases with halter

• at the end of one's halter

  at the limit of one's patience or endurance

  Example

  I'm at the end of my halter with this project.

• slip one's halter

  to escape from confinement or control

  Example

  The prisoner slipped his halter and ran away.

• halter break

  to train a young horse to lead and wear a halter

  Example

  The trainer halter broke the colt in just a few days.

Origins of halter

from Old English 'healtre', meaning 'rope for leading a horse'

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Summary: halter in Brief

A 'halter' [ˈhɔːltər] is a rope or strap with a noose or headstall placed around the head or neck of an animal, used for leading or tethering it. It can also refer to a woman's top consisting of a strap around the neck and a piece of fabric that covers the breasts. Phrases like 'at the end of one's halter' and 'slip one's halter' denote limits of patience or control, while 'halter break' refers to training a young horse to lead and wear a halter.