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halter
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verb
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
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noun
either of the 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
prevent the progress or free movement of
“He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather”
verb
hang with a halter
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He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
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