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harness


Definition: Meaning of, harness in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɑːnəs /

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harness harnesses
[uncountable and countable]
  1. a set of leather bands used to control a horse or to attach it to a vehicle it is pulling
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  2. a set of bands used to hold someone in a place or to stop them from falling
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  3. in harness British English doing your usual work
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  4. in harness (with somebody) British English working closely with another person or group
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
harness harnessed harnessed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
harnessing harnesses
[transitive]
  1. to control and use the natural force or power of something
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  2. to fasten two animals together, or to fasten an animal to something using a harness
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  3. to put a harness on a horse
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harness used in phrases

  • harness horse (noun)
    1. horse used for pulling vehicles
  • harness race (noun)
    1. a horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing
  • harness racing (noun)
    1. a horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing
  • safety harness (noun)
    1. belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
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