Definition of harness

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Harness (v. t.) To make ready for draught; to equip with harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively..

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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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