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- pronunciation:
- har
nihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a set of straps by which a work animal is attached to a cart, carriage, or plow. The harness is used to control and guide the animal.
She put the harness on the horse and hitched up the cart.- similar words:
- bridle, halter, yoke
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| definition 2: |
something that looks or acts like such a set of straps.
If you parachute, make sure your harness is in perfect shape.- similar words:
- straps
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| related words: |
bit, leash |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
harnesses, harnessing, harnessed |
| definition 1: |
to put a harness on.
The farmer harnessed the horse to the plow.- similar words:
- bridle, yoke
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| definition 2: |
to bring under control and make ready for use.
The city will harness the river to produce electricity.- similar words:
- bridle, channel, control, rein in
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| related words: |
govern, hitch, leash, restrain, subdue, tame |
| derivation: |
harnesser (n.) |
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