Definitions of halter:

• noun:   either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
• 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
• noun:   a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
• verb:   hang with a halter
• verb:   prevent the progress or free movement of
• name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 50000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #7026)