halter in WordNet English dictionary

1. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
   halter  haltere  balancer 
   
2. rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
   halter  hackamore 
   
3. a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
   halter 
   
4. a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
   hangman's rope  hangman's halter  halter  hemp  hempen necktie 
   

1. prevent the progress or free movement of
   "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
   hamper  halter  cramp  strangle 
   
2. hang with a halter
   halter