1
2
a
: occupational surroundings or routine
get back into harness after a vacation
b
: close association
ability to work in harness with others—R. P. Brooks
3
a
: something that resembles a harness (as in holding or fastening something)
a parachute harness
b
: prefabricated wiring with insulation and terminals (see terminal entry 2 sense 3) ready to be attached (as in an ignition or lighting system)
a wiring harness
4
: a part of a loom which holds and controls the heddles
harnessed; harnessing; harnesses
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