harnesses
harnesses is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, harnesses is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofharnesses
- A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps.
- A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function.
- The complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; armour in general.
- The part of a loom comprising the heddles, with their means of support and motion, by which the threads of the warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage of the shuttle.
- Equipment for any kind of labour.
- To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain.
Example: "They harnessed the horse to the post."
- To capture, control or put to use.
Example: "Imagine what might happen if it were possible to harness solar energy fully."
- To equip with armour.
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