Definition
Definition of haltering - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
causing hesitationRare causing to stop or hesitateRare
- The haltering speech made the audience question the speaker's confidence.
2.
clothingRare related to or resembling a halterRare
- The haltering design of the dress was unique and eye-catching.
Origin of haltering
Old English, hælter (halter) + -ing (action)
Examples of haltering in a sentence
The haltering progress of the project frustrated the team. Her haltering top was the talk of the party. The haltering neckline added elegance to the gown.
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- French:hésitant, style licou, ...
- German:zögernd, halfterähnlich, ...
- Italian:titubante, a cavezza, ...
- Spanish:vacilante, similar a una brida, ...
- Portuguese:hesitante, semelhante a um cabresto, ...
- Chinese:犹豫的, 像缰绳的, ...
- Japanese:ためらう, ホルター風, ...
- Arabic:مُثَبِّط, مربوط حَوْل العُنُق, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוֹרֵר הִיסּוּס, דּוֹמֶה לְרֶסֶן, ...
- Russian:колеблющийся, недоуздковый, ...
- Ukrainian:вагаючий, схожий на вуздечку, ...
- Hindi:हिचकिचाहट, लगाम जैसा, ...
Definition of halter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingwoman's top that fastens behind the neck and back
- She wore a floral halter at the beach party.
2.
animal gearheadgear for animals to lead or tie them
- The farmer used a halter to lead the horse.
3.
medicalTECH. rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insectsTECH.
- The fly's halter helps it maintain balance in flight.
Verb
restraintfasten a rope around an animal's head to hold it
- The farmer haltered the cow to keep it from wandering.
Images of halter
woman's top that fastens behind the neck and back 
headgear for animals to lead or tie them
Expressions with halter
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woman's sleeveless top with neck strap leaving back bare
She wore a halter top to the party.
Origin of halter
Old English, healt (to hold) + -er (agent)
Examples of halter in a sentence
The halter was perfect for the hot weather. The halter was decorated with colorful beads. She bought a new halter for her goat. Scientists study the halter to understand flight. The halter is crucial for the insect's stability. She haltered the horse before the ride.
The handler haltered the animal for the show.
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- French:dos nu, attacher, ...
- German:Neckholder-Top, anbinden, ...
- Italian:blusa halter, mettere la cavezza, ...
- Spanish:blusa halter, atar, ...
- Portuguese:top de amarrar, prender, ...
- Chinese:挂脖上衣, 套笼头, ...
- Japanese:ホルタートップ, ハルターで固定する, ...
- Arabic:تُوب هَالْتَر, لَجَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:טוֹפּ קוֹלָר, לִרְתֹּם, ...
- Russian:топ на завязках, закрепить, ...
- Ukrainian:топ на зав'язках, закріплювати, ...
- Hindi:हॉल्टर टॉप, हल्टर से बांधना, ...
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