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hal·ter

halter

 
pronunciation:
hawl tr
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part of speech: noun
definition: A halter is a rope or set of straps that goes around the head and neck of a horse or other animal. A halter is used when people want to lead the animal somewhere or tie it to something. It is not used for riding. For riding, you need a bridle.
Jared attached a rope to the horse's halter and led the horse back to the barn.
 
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