Word Meaning

Meaning of halt

- 3d pers. sing. pres. of Hold, contraction for holdeth.
- A stop in marching or walking, or in any action; arrest of progress.
- To hold one's self from proceeding; to hold up; to cease progress; to stop for a longer or shorter period; to come to a stop; to stand still.
- To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; to hesitate; to be uncertain.
- To cause to cease marching; to stop; as, the general halted his troops for refreshment.
- Halting or stopping in walking; lame.
- The act of limping; lameness.
- To walk lamely; to limp.
- To have an irregular rhythm; to be defective.

Crossword clue for halt

- Cause to stop
- Fifty percent
- Stem
- Stop