transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhɔ:ltə ]
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 hanging a person. b death by hanging. --v.tr. 1 put a halter on (a horse etc.). 2 hang (a person) with a halter. øhalter-break accustom (a horse) to a halter. [OE hólftre: cf. HELVE]