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Meaning
Noun
●
A
restraint
or support, especially one
consisting of
a
loop
or network of
rope
or
straps
, and especially one
worn
by a
working animal
such as a
horse
pulling
a
carriage
or
farm
implement.
●
A
collection
of
wires
or
cables
bundled
and
routed
according to
their function.
●
The
complete
dress
, especially in a
military
sense
, of a
man
or a
horse
;
armour
in general.
●
The part of a
loom
comprising
the
heddles
, with their means of support and
motion
, by which the
threads
of the
warp
are
alternately
raised
and
depressed
for the
passage
of the shuttle.
●
Equipment for any
kind of
labour.
Verb
●
To place a
harness
on something; to
tie up
or restrain.
●
To
capture
, control or
put to
use.
●
In Armor:
To
equip
with armour.
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Origin
harness
English
harneis
Anglo-Norman
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Strap
Rope
Leverage
Saddle
Utilise
Utilize
Wire
Exploit
Hose
Helmet
Incorporate
Collar
Leash
Integrate
Employ
Unleash
Capture
Cord
Fuse
Develop
Acquire
Optimize
Foster
Embrace
Transform
Combine
Nurture
Vest
Manage
Belt
Implement
Maximize
Tap
Pulley
Cable
Unlock
Maximise
Muzzle
Headband
Cultivate
Reap
Sling
Showcase
Rack
Mobilize
Brace
Winch
Carabineer
Consolidate
Grip
Gear
Seat Belt
Car Seat
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Rhymes
Harness
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