Harness

Definitions

1. A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.
   countable
2. A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function: a wiring harness.
   countable
3. The complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; armour in general.
   dated, uncountable
4. The part of a loom comprising the heddles, with their means of support and motion, by which the threads of the warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage of the shuttle.
   countable, uncountable
5. Equipment for any kind of labour.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The cars then enter⟳ the main lines for further assembly - including the installation of internal electrical harnesses, underfloor equipment, internal panelling, roof equipment, carpets, seats and tables.”

“Ring⟳ the alarum-bell! Blow⟳, wind! come⟳, wrack! At least we'll die⟳ with harness on our back.”

“Under the sea-girt cliffs the shining ship was readied, laden with coats of mail, swords, and gleaming war harness.”

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