Halter
noun
A rope or strap placed around the head of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tethering it.
She attached the halter to the horse before leading it to the stable.
Often appears as...
- attach a halter
- lead with a halter
noun
A type of top that is tied around the neck and back, leaving the arms, shoulders, and back bare.
She wore a halter top to the beach.
Often appears as...
- wear a halter
- halter top
verb
To put a halter on an animal.
He had to carefully halter the horse before the ride.
Often appears as...
- halter a horse
- halter an animal
noun
A rope or strap placed around the head of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tethering it.
She attached the halter to the horse before leading it to the stable.
Often appears as...
- attach a halter
- lead with a halter
noun
A type of top that is tied around the neck and back, leaving the arms, shoulders, and back bare.
She wore a halter top to the beach.
Often appears as...
- wear a halter
- halter top
verb
To put a halter on an animal.
He had to carefully halter the horse before the ride.
Often appears as...
- halter a horse
- halter an animal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Equestrian Gear
Used for control when handling horses or livestock; associates with equestrian activities.
The farmer grabbed the halter from the barn wall before approaching the mare.
Pro Tip 2/2Not a Harness
A halter fits around the head and is distinct from a harness, which supports the body.
Please use the halter only, not the harness, for leading the pony.
Pro Tip 1/2Equestrian Gear
Used for control when handling horses or livestock; associates with equestrian activities.
The farmer grabbed the halter from the barn wall before approaching the mare.
Pro Tip 2/2Not a Harness
A halter fits around the head and is distinct from a harness, which supports the body.
Please use the halter only, not the harness, for leading the pony.
Pro Tip 1/2Equestrian Gear
Used for control when handling horses or livestock; associates with equestrian activities.
The farmer grabbed the halter from the barn wall before approaching the mare.
Pro Tip 2/2Not a Harness
A halter fits around the head and is distinct from a harness, which supports the body.
Please use the halter only, not the harness, for leading the pony.
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Video examples
Tim Cope: On the Trail...
hope until I cited this big herd that came over a hill and sure enough at the tail end of it were my horses and I heard he came up to me and he said well they came to me themselves you must have tied them really badly the halters were gone the hobbles were missing but it didn't really matter this guy took me
Video examples
Tim Cope: On the Trail...
hope until I cited this big herd that came over a hill and sure enough at the tail end of it were my horses and I heard he came up to me and he said well they came to me themselves you must have tied them really badly the halters were gone the hobbles were missing but it didn't really matter this guy took me
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Quote examples
Jill Greenberg
American Photographer
I started spending time at stables with my daughter while she was riding. I was reminded of my love for the form and different aspects of the horse. Then I thought about the bit, halter, and bridle in terms of how we harness and ride this animal. There were a lot of interesting elements to explore.
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Jane Porter
Irish Novelist
Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors. But then that is only as they are oracles of wisdom; unless they teach virtue, they are more worthy of a halter than of the laurel.
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Christina Hendricks
American Actress
I like the old-fashioned, vintage-inspired swimsuits with halters and maybe a little ruching, and the longer cut that's almost short-shorts, like Ava Gardner used to wear a lot, right?
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Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss
American Designer
For swimsuits, a halter top with thick straps works wonders. It supports bigger busts, and the ruching gives fullness if you're smaller.
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Pat Smear
American Musician
I've always liked to dress up. I'd choose a halter top over a Led Zeppelin T-shirt when I was in high school.
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Dennis Rodman
American Basketball Player
To hang out in a gay bar or put on a sequined halter top makes me feel like a total person.
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Linda Johnson Rice
American Businesswoman
I've been riding since I was seven. If I were a horse, I would want an Hermes halter.
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Miguel de Cervantes
Spanish Novelist
Tis ill talking of halters in the house of a man that was hanged.
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John Trumbull
American Artist
No man e'er felt the halter draw, With good opinion of the law.
Quote examples
Jill Greenberg
American Photographer
I started spending time at stables with my daughter while she was riding. I was reminded of my love for the form and different aspects of the horse. Then I thought about the bit, halter, and bridle in terms of how we harness and ride this animal. There were a lot of interesting elements to explore.
Quote examples
Jane Porter
Irish Novelist
Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors. But then that is only as they are oracles of wisdom; unless they teach virtue, they are more worthy of a halter than of the laurel.
Quote examples
Christina Hendricks
American Actress
I like the old-fashioned, vintage-inspired swimsuits with halters and maybe a little ruching, and the longer cut that's almost short-shorts, like Ava Gardner used to wear a lot, right?
Quote examples
Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss
American Designer
For swimsuits, a halter top with thick straps works wonders. It supports bigger busts, and the ruching gives fullness if you're smaller.
Quote examples
Pat Smear
American Musician
I've always liked to dress up. I'd choose a halter top over a Led Zeppelin T-shirt when I was in high school.
Quote examples
Dennis Rodman
American Basketball Player
To hang out in a gay bar or put on a sequined halter top makes me feel like a total person.
Quote examples
Linda Johnson Rice
American Businesswoman
I've been riding since I was seven. If I were a horse, I would want an Hermes halter.
Quote examples
Miguel de Cervantes
Spanish Novelist
Tis ill talking of halters in the house of a man that was hanged.
Quote examples
John Trumbull
American Artist
No man e'er felt the halter draw, With good opinion of the law.
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