HALTER

/ˈhɔːltə/ Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 9

Scrabble letter values: H₄A₁L₁T₁E₁R₁ = 9

Definition

verb hang with a halter.
verb prevent the progress or free movement of. — synonyms: hamper, cramp, strangle
noun rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading. — synonyms: hackamore
noun a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging. — synonyms: hangman's_rope, hangman's_halter, hemp, hempen_necktie
noun a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered.
noun either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects. — synonyms: haltere, balancer

“He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather”
“the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries”
“used for maintaining equilibrium during flight”