1.rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
2.a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
3.a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
4.either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
1.hang with a halter
2.prevent the progress or free movement of;
He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather