rope of a horse's halter

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• Halter — A halter, headcollar, or, less often, headstall, is headgear that is used to lead or tie up an animal; it fits behind the ears (behind the poll), and around the muzzle. To handle the animal, a leadline of strap or rope is attached to the halter… …   Wikipedia

• halter — UK [ˈhɔːltə(r)] / US [ˈhɔltər] noun [countable] Word forms halter : singular halter plural halters 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… …   English dictionary

• 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

• Horse training — refers to a wide variety of practices that teach horses to perform certain behaviors when asked to do so by humans. Horses are trained to be manageable by humans for everyday care as well as for equestrian activities from horse racing to… …   Wikipedia

• Halter — Hal ter (h[add]l t[ e]r), n. [OE. halter, helter, helfter, AS. h[ae]lftre; akin to G. halfter, D. halfter, halster, and also to E. helve. See {Helve}.] A strong strap or cord. Especially: (a) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• halter — (n.) O.E. hælftre rope for leading a horse, from W.Gmc. *halftra that by which something is held (Cf. O.S. haliftra halter, O.H.G. halftra, M.Du. halfter; see HELVE (Cf. helve)). In women s clothing sense, originally strap attached to the top of… …   Etymology dictionary

• Horse tack — Tack is a term used to describe any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals. Saddles, stirrups, bridles, halters, reins, bits, harnesses, martingales, and breastplates are all… …   Wikipedia

• Halter hitch — Knot details name=Halter hitch names= type= hitch strength= origin= related= hitch knots, slippery hitch releasing= uses= caveat= abok number= The halter hitch is a type of knot. As the name implies it is used to tie the lead rope, which is… …   Wikipedia

• halter — n. & v. n. 1 a rope or strap with a noose or headstall for horses or cattle. 2 a a strap round the back of a woman s neck holding her dress top and leaving her shoulders and back bare. b a dress top held by this. 3 a a rope with a noose for… …   Useful english dictionary

• halter — noun (C) 1 a rope or leather band that fastens around a horse s head, usually used to lead the horse 2 also halter top a type of clothing for women that ties behind the neck and across the back, so that the arms and back are not covered 3… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• 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