Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a harness.

Etymologies

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harness +‎ -like

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Examples

  • His models strutted into this Old World tradition wearing red and black coats with abstract patterns, dresses in stylized tweed, reconceived motorcycle jackets, paneled dresses with harnesslike overlays, and mannish loafers with silver-studded soles.

    Zac Posen, Hakaan Yildirim among designers outshone in the City of Light Robin Givhan 2010

  • For instance, after prolonged experiments, conducted in privacy, he evolved a harnesslike arrangement of leather belts and straps, made all in one piece, and fitted with buckles and snaffles.

    From Place to Place 1910

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