Definition of halt

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Halt (v. i.) To hold one's self from proceeding; to hold up; to cease progress; to stop for a longer or shorter period; to come to a stop; to stand still.

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Halter :: Halter (n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse..
Hiphalt :: Hiphalt (a.) Lame in the hip.
Springhead :: Springhalt (n.) A kind of lameness in horse. See Stringhalt.
Kerite :: Kerite (n.) A compound in which tar or asphaltum combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; -- used principally as an insulating material in telegraphy..
Halt :: Halt (v. t.) To cause to cease marching; to stop; as, the general halted his troops for refreshment..
Faltering :: Faltering (n.) Falter; halting; hesitation.
Halteres :: Halteres (n. pl.) Balancers; the rudimentary hind wings of Diptera.
Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar, lime, sand, etc..
Hitch :: Hitch (v. t.) To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; -- said of something obstructed or impeded..
Hanging :: Hanging (a.) Requiring, deserving, or foreboding death by the halter..
Retinasphalt :: Retinasphalt (n.) Alt. of Retinasphaltu.
Wag-halter :: Wag-halter (n.) One who moves or wears a halter; one likely to be hanged.
Hobble :: Hobble (n.) An unequal gait; a limp; a halt; as, he has a hobble in his gait..
Throatlatch :: Throatlatch (n.) A strap of a bridle, halter, or the like, passing under a horse's throat..
Cripple :: Cripple (n.) One who creeps, halts, or limps; one who has lost, or never had, the use of a limb or limbs; a lame person; hence, one who is partially disabled..
Halting :: Halting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hai.
Hold :: Hold (n. i.) Not to more; to halt; to stop;-mostly in the imperative.
Halt :: Halt (v. i.) To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; to hesitate; to be uncertain..
None :: None (a.) No; not any; -- used adjectively before a vowel, in old style; as, thou shalt have none assurance of thy life..
Asphalte :: Asphalte (n.) Asphaltic mastic or cement. See Asphalt, 2..
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