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unharness


Meanings
  • Verb

    To release something or someone from a constraint or confinement.

    - "Unharness the horse from the cart."
    - "After the race, the jockey unharnesses the winning horse."

Rhymes
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harness , darness , marquis , farrance
Variants
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unharness , unharnessed , unharnesses , unharnessing
Etymology
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The word 'unharness' is derived from the Old English word 'harn,' meaning 'yoke' or 'harness,' and the prefix 'un-,' meaning 'to reverse' or 'undo.'


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  1. The term 'unharness' is most commonly used in reference to animals and vehicles, but it can also be used figuratively to describe the release of emotional or psychological constraints.

  2. In some industries, such as construction or mining, workers may be required to be unharnessed before leaving a worksite, to ensure their safety.


Related Concepts
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  1. Harness: A framework of straps or other equipment used to support or control an animal or vehicle.

  2. Release: The act of making something no longer secured, confined, or in bondage.


Culture
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In literature, 'unharness' is often used metaphorically to describe the release or liberation of someone or something from a difficult situation or constraint.

How to Memorize "unharness"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of physically removing a harness from an animal or vehicle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unharness' with the idea of freedom or liberation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Unharness: Undo, Not Secure' to remember the meaning of the word.


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