Antonyms for halter

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : hawl-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɔl tər

Definition of halter

Origin : Old English hælftre "rope for leading a horse," from West Germanic *halftra- "that by which something is held" (cf. Old Saxon haliftra "halter," Old High German halftra, Middle Dutch halfter; see helve). In women's clothing sense, originally "strap attached to the top of a backless bodice and looped around the neck," 1935, later extended to the tops themselves.

As in lame : adj unable to walk properly
As in crippled : adj disabled
As in lasso : noun lariat
As in rein : noun restraint, control
As in tether : noun fastening
As in bridle : noun restraining device

Example sentences :

Put a halter round her neck, and sell her for a pot of beer.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

I've no halter the way I can ride down on the mare, and I must go now quickly.
Extract from : « Riders to the Sea » by J. M. Synge

He struck the horse over the flank with the loose end of the halter rein.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

They may win, and if they do, it will be our necks that will be put into the yoke--or the halter.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

When they reached her gate, it was she who took the halter from Elvin's hand, and tied the horse.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

In the midst of all the guard, in a cart, with a halter about his neck, rode Will Stutely.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

Don't shoot, Smith, we're coming; save that hound for the halter!
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

He had acquired the hammer-head for the sum of $265 and Slim had thrown in the halter.
Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

Maybe you think I'd ought to throw in a halter so's you can lead him away!
Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

To the rear of this vehicle "General Jackson" was tethered by a halter.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for halter

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