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Harness

Meanings and phrases

harness

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
  2. stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

harness

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
v.
  1. put a harness; tackle
  2. exploit the power of
  3. control and direct with or as if by reins; rein in; draw rein; rein
  4. keep in check; rule; rein

harness horse

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. horse used for pulling vehicles

harness race

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. a horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing; harness racing

harness racing

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. a horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing; harness race
E.g.
  • Dover Downs is a popular harness racing facility.
  • He desired to follow his passion and become involved harness racing.
  • There are harness racing events there nine months per year, from September to May.

safety harness

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt; safety belt; life belt
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