halteres
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Is halteres a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leadingSynonyms: hackamore, halter
2. a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hangingSynonyms: halter, hangman's halter, hangman's rope, hemp, hempen necktie
3. a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncoveredSynonyms: halter
4. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flightSynonyms: balancer, halter, haltere
5. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flightSynonyms: balancer, halter, haltere
verb (English)
1. hang with a halterSynonyms: halter
2. prevent the progress or free movement ofExamples: "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"Synonyms: cramp, halter, hamper, strangle
Definition source: Wiktionary