harness

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to control and direct the actions of an animal or a person, typically consisting of a set of straps or belts that can be adjusted and fastened.

  - "The rider used a harness to control the horse."
  - "The harness was too tight for the athlete, making it difficult for him to breathe."

• verb

  To equip with a harness.

  - "The sailor was harnessed to the mast during the storm."
  - "The dog was harnessed and ready for the sled ride."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harness
arnis , marines , marrines

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Variants

List of all variants of harness that leads to same result
harness , harnesses , harnessed , harnessing , harness horse , harness horses , harness racing , harness racings , in harness , shoulder belt , shoulder belts , shoulder harness , shoulder harnesses

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Etymology

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Old English harhys, from harh 'horse' + hys 'harness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'harness' can also be used figuratively to describe emotional or psychological constraints.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'harness' in English was in the 13th century.

3. The longest harness race in the world is the Elgin Marbles Harness Race, held in Scotland every year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Saddle: A type of harness used specifically for riding animals, such as horses.

2. Harness racing: A type of horse racing in which horses pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky.

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Culture

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In literature, the metaphor of a harness is often used to describe the constraints or burdens that individuals or societies must bear. In art, harnesses have been depicted in various forms, such as armor or clothing. In music, there is a genre of electronic dance music called 'harness house'.

How to Memorize "harness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a harness while riding a horse.
   - Visualize adjusting the straps of a harness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harness' with the image of a rider and a horse.
   - Think of the word 'reins' when you think of a harness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Horse And Rider' to help remember the meaning of harness.
   - Use the acronym HARNES to remember the parts of a harness: Harness, Attachments, Ropes, Numbness, Equine.

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