1. a rope or strap placed around the head of a horse or other animal for leading or tying
2. a woman’s sleeveless top that ties behind the neck and back

1. to put a halter on an animal
2. to restrain or control

Examples

• She put a halter on the horse before leading it to the stable.
• The farmer used a rope halter to guide the cow.
• She wore a red halter top to the beach party.
• The halter dress was perfect for the summer wedding.
• He haltered the pony before the riding lesson.
• The new regulations will halter the company’s expansion plans.