hal ‧ ter /ˈhɔːltə $ ˈhɒːltər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: hælftre ]
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 and across the back, so that the arms and back are not covered:
Jen was wearing black shorts and a halter.