halter vs hang

halter and hang both are nouns.

halter and hang both are verbs.

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

As verbs, hang is a hypernym of halter; that is, hang is a word with a broader meaning than halter:

halter: hang with a halter
hang: kill by hanging

Other hypernyms of halter include string up.

halter (noun)	hang (noun)
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight	a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered	the way a garment hangs
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading	a special way of doing something
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

halter (verb)	hang (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of	suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
hang with a halter	cause to be hanging or suspended
	fall or flow in a certain way
	be suspended or hanging
	place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
	be placed in position as by a hinge
	be suspended or poised
	hold on tightly or tenaciously
	decorate or furnish with something suspended
	let drop or droop
	give heed (to)
	kill by hanging
	prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
	be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
	be exhibited

Difference between halter and hang

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