either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight | stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart |
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered | a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) |
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 | |