halter vs gallows

halter and gallows both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
halter	Yes	No	Yes	No
gallows	Yes	No	No	No

halter (noun)	gallows (noun)
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight	an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
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
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

halter (verb)	gallows (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of
hang with a halter