n.

1. （馬等的）籠頭；韁繩
2. 絞索；絞刑
3. 露背背心
4. 【昆】（雙翅目昆蟲的）平衡棒（複數halteres）

vt.

1. 給……套上韁繩
2. 限制，束縛
3. 絞死

n.

1. a rope or strap placed around the head of an animal and used to lead or tether it.
   ▸archaic a noose for hanging a person.
2. a strap passing behind the neck by which the bodice of a sleeveless dress or top is held in place.

v.

1. put a halter on (an animal).
2. archaic hang (someone).