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- pronunciation:
- har
nihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- in harness
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a set of connected straps and other parts by which a wheeled vehicle, such as a cart or carriage, is attached to a draft animal and by means of which the animal is guided and controlled.
He put the harness on the horse and hitched up the wagon.- synonyms:
- traces
- similar words:
- bridle, halter, restraint, yoke
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| definition 2: |
something that resembles such an assemblage of straps.
The parachutist tightened her harness.- similar words:
- restraint, straps
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| definition 3: |
the frame on a loom used to raise and lower the warp threads.
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| related words: |
bit, control, leash |
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| phrase: |
in harness |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
harnesses, harnessing, harnessed |
| definition 1: |
to put a harness on (an animal).
The stable boy harnessed the horse.- similar words:
- bridle, halter, yoke
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| definition 2: |
to bring under control and make ready for use.
They will harness the power of the river to produce electricity.- similar words:
- bridle, channel, control, rein in, tame
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| related words: |
bit, govern, hitch, leash, restrain, subdue, suppress, tame |
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| derivation: |
harnesser (n.) |
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