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"to put a harness on a draught animal," c. 1300, from Old French harneschier "make ready, equip, arm," from harnois (see harness (n.)); figurative sense "to control for use as [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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c. 1300, "personal fighting equipment, body armor," also "armor or trappings of a war-horse," from Old French harnois, a noun of broad meaning: "arms, equipment; harness; male [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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Harness Heb. 'asar, "to bind;" hence the act of fastening animals to a cart ( 1 Samuel 6:7 1 Samuel 6:10 ; Jeremiah 46:4 , etc.). An Old English word for "armour;" Heb. neshek [..]
Source: biblestudytools.com

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to control or guide for a specific purpose.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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Any harness designed to help an animal or person move a vehicle.
Source: sciencemuseum.org.uk

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put a harness; "harness the horse" a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a par [..]
Source: google-dictionary.so8848.com

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the straps and other equipment worn by a horse
Source: eenglish.in

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The generic description for a man-at-arms defensive gear, including undergarments, armoured elements, and integral equipment such as spurs
Source: medievalwarfare.info

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(1.) Heb. 'asar, "to bind;" hence the act of fastening animals to a cart (1 Sam. 6:7, 10; Jer. 46:4, etc.).(2.) An Old English word for "armour;" Heb. neshek (2 Chr. 9:24).(3. [..]
Source: biblegateway.com

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To dream of possessing bright new harness, you will soon prepare for a pleasant journey.   
Source: dreams-dictionary.org

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An arrangement of wires and cables, usually with many breakouts, which have been tied together or pulled into a rubber or plastic sheath, used to interconnect an electric circuit.
Source: southwire.com

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(n) a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)(n) stable gear consisting of an arrangement of le [..]
Source: beedictionary.com

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capistrum
Source: latin-dictionary.org

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To die in harness. To continue in one’s work or occupation till death. The allusion is to soldiers in armour or harness.
Source: bartleby.com

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Multiple wires or cables used to interconnect an electric circuit, usually with many breakouts, bundled together or secured in a section of tubing or sleeving.
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Straps that keep the child in the car seat in case of a crash. A 5-point harness that secures the child at both shoulders, both hips and buckles at the crotch is preferred.
Source: safekids.org

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Straps that keep the child in the car seat and distribute crash forces. Infant (rear-facing only
Source: safercar.gov

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A leather or cloth strap shaped around the shoulders and chest, with a ring at its top for the lead.
Source: akc.org

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– The webbing assembly attached to a CR shell or frame that restrains the child in a crash; also an independent restraint system made entirely of webbing (with fasteners and length adjusters), often referred to as a "child harness," and subject only to the head excursion limit of 813 mm.
Source: carseat.org

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The universal name for a bundle or loom of wires that compose the wiring for a system.
Source: electronixwarehouse.com

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The safety belt system worn by a race driver.
Source: scrafan.com

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A sewn nylon webbing device worn around the waist and thighs that is designed to allow a person to safely hang suspended in the air.
Source: ashevillenow.com

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or Wire Harness: An arrangement of wires and cables, usually with many breakouts, which have been tied together or pulled into a rubber or plastic sheath, used to interconnect an electric circuit.
Source: conductivecable.com

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Belt and straps fitted with a clip-hook by which the wearer can secure himself to guardrail or rigging in bad weather.
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term used to describe a lifejacket that enables the wearer to attach a lifeline.
Source: lifejackets.co.uk

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A leather or cloth strap shaped around the shoulders and chest, with a ring at its top for the lead.
Source: cats-and-dogs-on-the-web.com

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designed to fit around the dog's body and legs, attaching on the back, in between the shoulder-blades. Designed to stop a dog pulling harshly on his lead.
Source: tescobank.com

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Parachute webbing assembly, part of container system
Source: bpa.org.uk

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An assembly of wires or cables, or wires and cables arranged so it may be installed or removed as a unit in the same electronic or electrical equipment. One or more insulated wires or cables, with or [..]
Source: interfacebus.com

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(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps. (countable) A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function. [..]
Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Combination of waist loop and leg loops, with belay loop and gear loops that climbers wear when not soloing. Should be comfortable for hanging around at belays.
Source: ukclimbing.com

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Usually several wires, bundled together to deliver power and/or signal communications to/from devices. For example the robot motors are connected to the controller through a wire harness.
Source: motoman.com





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