Halter
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them. A woman's garment covering the upper chest, a halter top. A rope with a noose for hanging criminals. The hangman's noose for the gallows.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To place a halter on.
Hamper
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To put into a hamper.To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals; as,A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
Example sentence: Death is really a great blessing for humanity, without it there could be no real progress. People who lived for ever would not only hamper and discourage the young, but they would themselves lack sufficient stimulus to be creative.