harness — a 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/
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.
The village harnessed the power of the river to generate electricity.
Engineers harnessed solar energy to power the entire building.
The team harnessed its awareness to improve its preparedness for emergencies.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
har- (from Old French harneis, meaning equipment) + -ness (suffix forming nouns) = harness (equipment/gear for controlling animals)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“My grandmother still remembers how to put a harness on a horse properly.”
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