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either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight a woman''s top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading hang with a halter prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperilist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries" a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging |
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