halter

(noun) rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading. Synonyms: hackamore.

(noun) a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging. Synonyms: hangman's rope, hangman's halter, hemp, hempen necktie.

(noun) a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered.

(noun) either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight. Synonyms: haltere, balancer.

(verb) hang with a halter.

(verb) prevent the progress or free movement of. Synonyms: hamper, cramp, strangle. Examples: "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather." "The imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries."