halteres Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
   hackamore; halter.
   
2. noun a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
   hempen necktie; hemp; hangman's halter; halter; hangman's rope.
   
3. noun a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
   halter.
   
4. noun either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
   haltere; balancer; halter.
   
5. verb hang with a halter
   halter.
   
6. verb prevent the progress or free movement of
   cramp; strangle; hamper; halter.
   
   • He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
   • the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries

WordNet