Main entry: balancer, halter, haltere
Definition: either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
Main entry: halter
Definition: a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
Definition: rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
Main entry: halter, hangman's halter, hangman's rope, hemp, hempen necktie
Definition: a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
Main entry: halter, hamper, strangle, cramp
Definition: prevent the progress or free movement of
Usage: He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather; the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
Main entry: halter
Definition: hang with a halter