n.
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 halter v.
1.hang with a halter
2.prevent the progress or free movement of
Idiom of the Day
take that tack
to take a course of action or do something that is different from the preceding course of action
I decided to take that tack when I realized that I was making no progress with my previous plans.
