A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope.
A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
One who halts or limps; a cripple.
A halter top.
To place a halter on.
A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
A particular crease in the palm.
A line from the diver to a tender at the surface control point.
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
System or structure of vital importance to a community.
A source of salvation in a crisis.
On the deck of a boat, a line to which one can attach oneself to stay aboard on rough seas.