halt | (noun) an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement | Synonyms: freeze |
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(noun) the event of something ending | Synonyms: stop |
(noun) the state of inactivity following an interruption | Synonyms: arrest, check, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage |
halter | (noun) either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight | Synonyms: balancer, haltere |
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(noun) a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered | - |
(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 halter, hangman's rope, hemp, hempen necktie |
haltere | (noun) either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight | Synonyms: balancer, halter |
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