Harness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The skydiver checked her harness carefully before jumping out of the plane to ensure a safe landing.
- The instructor helped the student put on the harness and attach it to the parachute lines.
- The harness was designed to distribute the force of the parachute's opening shock across the wearer's body.
- After a few jumps, the harness began to show signs of wear and tear, so it was retired from service.
- The emergency harness was designed to be quickly and easily put on in case of an unexpected need to evacuate the aircraft.
Meaning 2
Stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.