- hal·ter
- /ˈhɑːltɚ/ noun, pl -ters [count]1 : a set of straps placed around a horse's head so that the horse can be led or tied
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hal|ter — hal|ter1 «HL tuhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. a rope or strap with a noose or headstall, for leading or tying an animal. 2. a rope for hanging a person; noose. 3. death by hanging: »The criminal was sentenced to the halter. 4. a woman s brief blouse… … Useful english dictionary
hal — hal·a·car·i·dae; hal·ate; hal·a·zone; hal·berd; hal·berd·ier; hal·chid·ho·ma; hal·dane s; hal·dan·ite; hal·du; hal·e·co·mor·phi; hal·e·cos·to·mi; hal·fa; hal·i·ae·e·tus; hal·i·but; hal·i·but·er; hal·i·car·nas·si·an; hal·i·choe·rus;… … English syllables
ter — ter; ter·a·con·ic; ter·a·cryl·ic; ter·a·glin; ter·aph; ter·as; ter·a·tism; ter·a·to·genesis; ter·a·to·gen·ic; ter·a·to·log·i·cal; ter·a·tol·o·gist; ter·a·tol·o·gy; ter·a·to·ma; ter·a·to·sis; ter·bi·um; ter·centennial; ter·centesimal; ter·ce·ron;… … English syllables
Notre-Dame des Riches-Claires/Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Rijke Klaren — (Church) (Rue des Riches Claires) The church of Notre Dame des Riches Claires was built in the mid 17th century in the Italianate Flemish style. The Riches Claires nuns had established a convent near the porte de Hal in 1343. It was demolished … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
halter — hal·ter … English syllables
halter-top — hal·ter top (hôlʹtər tŏp ) n. A garment for women that ties behind the neck and across the back, leaving the arms, shoulders, and back bare. * * * … Universalium
halter — hal|ter [ˈho:ltə US ˈho:ltər] n [: Old English; Origin: hAlftre] 1.) a rope or leather band that fastens around a horse s head, usually used to lead the horse 2.) also halter top halterneck a type of clothing for women that ties behind the neck… … Dictionary of contemporary English
halter — hal|ter [ hɔltər ] noun count 1. ) a thin piece of leather or rope fastened around a horse s head and used for leading the horse 2. ) halter or halter top a woman s piece of clothing for the top of her body that does not cover the shoulders or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Anhalter — Hitchhiker; Tramper * * * An|hal|ter [ anhaltɐ], der; s, : 1. Person, die am Straßenrand (durch Handzeichen) Autos anhält, um mit ihnen mitzufahren; Tramper: sie nimmt grundsätzlich keine Anhalter mit. 2. ☆ per Anhalter: als Anhalter, Anhalterin … Universal-Lexikon
Haushalter — Haus|hal|ter 〈m. 3〉 = Haushälter * * * Haus|hal|ter, Haus|häl|ter, der; s, (veraltet): 1. a) jmd., der jmdm. den ↑ Haushalt (1) führt; … Universal-Lexikon
