1. Noun
One who halts or limps; a cripple.
2. Noun
A strong strap or cord.
3. Noun
A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse.
4. Noun
A rope for hanging malefactors; a noose.
5. Verb
To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter.
6. Noun
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
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