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harnessa set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

Korean meaning: 마구, 안전띠

Korean pronunciation: 하-니스 (강세: 하)

Example Sentences

  • The superhero's harness broke right when he was about to save the cat from the tree.
  • We need to harness the power of coffee to get through Monday morning.
  • The company plans to harness wind energy for their new factory.

harness

NOUN

//ˈhɑːrnɪs//

a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc.

harness concept
💡 Concept

Farmer fitting harness on draft horse

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harness rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Fixing the harness in the darkness, ready for dawn's battle!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhɑːrnɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhɑːnɪs/

🌳Etymology

Rootharness

Origin

From Old French 'harneis' meaning equipment or gear, possibly derived from Old Norse 'herbergi' meaning lodging or shelter, reflecting the sense of outfitting or preparing.

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🎵Rhyme

darknessstarkness
darkness
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero's harness broke right when he was about to save the cat from the tree.

😄 Fun example

We need to harness the power of coffee to get through Monday morning.

The company plans to harness wind energy for their new factory.

My grandmother still remembers how to put a harness on a horse properly.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

utilizeexploitemploychannelleverage

Antonyms

wastesquanderrelease

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