simple past tense and past participle of halter

present participle of halter

(entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

plural of haltere

Alternative form of haltere

A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them. / A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope. / A halter top.

(transitive) To place a halter on.

One who halts or limps; a cripple.

plural of halter

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of halter