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  • noun Plural form of harness.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of harness.

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Examples

  • Directing models suspended in harnesses is quite challenging, since there is the swing factor and the layout is quite tiring.

    shoot & site Dean Francis Alfar 2004

  • Directing models suspended in harnesses is quite challenging, since there is the swing factor and the layout is quite tiring.

    Archive 2004-07-01 Dean Francis Alfar 2004

  • Cats in harnesses on leashes strolling about the boulders and pine trees.

    Cat on a leash: We'll walk you through it 2009

  • Many of Grenadier’s Gamma World figures came from their attempt to start a John Carter line, look for humans in harnesses with swords.

    A loving look back at Heritage ERB Martian figures « Third Point of Singularity 2009

  • In Chihuahua, Cessna manufactures aircraft wiring sets called harnesses and ships them to Kansas for airplane assembly while Bell Helicopter manufactures cabins for commercial units.

    The Case for Free-Trade Leadership Mary Anastasia O'Grady 2011

  • NV Paul Bara Grand Rosé Brut Champagne $58: This historic name harnesses the power of Bouzy Pinot Noir, in the Montagne de Reims.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Jon Bonné 2011

  • Is "harnesses" the right word for this in the weaving world?

    Fiber Buffet The Raven 2006

  • Is "harnesses" the right word for this in the weaving world?

    Archive 2006-06-01 The Raven 2006

  • QUESTION: Any kind of harnesses or anything that has to do with the area where the crew compartment?

    CNN Transcript Feb 2, 2003 2003

  • The "harnesses" move part of the warp now up, now down, and the shuttle carries the weft from side to side to be driven home by the reeds to the woven cloth.

    Textiles and Clothing Kate Heintz Watson

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