halter
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- noun
- /ˈhɔltər/
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soga de ahorcamiento
- In the grim setting of the execution chamber, the condemned man was led to the gallows with a halter around his neck.
- hanging from the halter
- halter round the neck
Examples
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Her halter was hung with prayer flags no longer than my finger.
Fiction book (2000) -
She already had an apron full of bitter melons when here comes Billy the Kid, rope hanging from his halter, head low, hooves in the air, and wham, right into Mrs. Dela Torre's ass.
Fiction book (1996) -
The hangman carefully adjusted the halter before the execution, ensuring it was properly positioned.
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As he prepared for his final moments, the halter tightened, signaling the end of his life.
Synonyms
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6.1
A loop of rope with a knot that tightens used to catch animals or for hanging
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A rope that people use to kill someone by putting it around their neck and making them fall
A rope used to hang a person sentenced to death
A strong rope tied into a loop for hanging people
Compounds
A piece of clothing with thin straps behind the neck and a loose straight shape
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word halter was also used for a rope that 'holds' a person for hanging, so the hangman's halter is the noose that secures the condemned person.