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Martingal :: Martingal (n.) The act of doubling, at each stake, that which has been lost on the preceding stake; also, the sum so risked; -- metaphorically derived from the bifurcation of the martingale of a harness..

Break :: Break (v. t.) To tame; to reduce to subjection; to make tractable; to discipline; as, to break a horse to the harness or saddle..

Untackle :: Untackle (v. t.) To unbitch; to unharness.

Harnesser :: Harnesser (n.) One who harnesses.

Harness :: Harness (v. t.) To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array..

Brace :: Brace (n.) Harness; warlike preparation.

Tug :: Tug (n.) A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness..

Terret :: Terret (n.) One of the rings on the top of the saddle of a harness, through which the reins pass..

Bellyband :: Bellyband (n.) A band that passes under the belly of a horse and holds the saddle or harness in place; a girth.

Tandem :: Tandem (adv. & a.) One after another; -- said especially of horses harnessed and driven one before another, instead of abreast..

Drawgear :: Drawgear (n.) A harness for draught horses.

Gear :: Gear (n.) The harness of horses or cattle; trapping.

Gearing :: Gearing (n.) Harness.

Holdback :: Holdback (n.) The projection or loop on the thill of a vehicle. to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going down hill, or in backing; also, the strap or part of the harness so used..

Bright-harnessed :: Bright-harnessed (a.) Having glittering armor.

Drawboy :: Drawboy (n.) A boy who operates the harness cords of a hand loom; also, a part of power loom that performs the same office..

Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A padded part of a harness which is worn on a horse's back, being fastened in place with a girth. It serves various purposes, as to keep the breeching in place, carry guides for the reins, etc..

Inclose :: Inclose (v. t.) To put into harness; to harness.

Knacker :: Knacker (n.) a harness maker.

Team :: Team (n.) Two or more horses, oxen, or other beasts harnessed to the same vehicle for drawing, as to a coach, wagon, sled, or the like..

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