noun🔗ShareHalfterA bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them."The farmer used a halter to lead the calf to the pasture. "Der Bauer benutzte ein Halfter, um das Kalb zur Weide zu führen.animalagricultureutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrick, GalgenseilA rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope."The condemned man was led to the gallows, the thick halter around his neck. "Der verurteilte Mann wurde zum Galgen geführt, der dicke Strick um seinen Hals.lawgovernmentweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNeckholder-TopA halter top."My daughter wore a pretty halter top to the school dance. "Meine Tochter trug ein hübsches Neckholder-Top zum Schulball.appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHalfternTo place a halter on."The farmer had to halter the cow before he could lead it to the barn. "Der Bauer musste die Kuh halftern, bevor er sie in den Stall führen konnte.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLahmer, HinkenderOne who halts or limps; a cripple."The little boy, a halter, struggled to keep up with his classmates during recess. "Der kleine Junge, ein Lahmer, mühte sich ab, während der Pause mit seinen Klassenkameraden mitzuhalten.medicinebodyconditionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwingkölbchenA small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight."The dragonfly's delicate halters helped it maintain its position while hovering over the pond. "Die filigranen Schwingkölbchen der Libelle halfen ihr, ihre Position beim Schweben über dem Teich zu halten.insectanatomybiologypartanimalstructurefunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
