Safety Harness (Noun)
Meaning
Belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The construction worker was required to wear a safety harness at all times when working at heights.
- Before starting the rock climbing lesson, the instructor made sure each student was securely attached to a safety harness.
- The safety harness was a vital piece of equipment for the window washer, who was suspended high above the ground.
- The amusement park ride operator checked to ensure that each rider was properly secured in their safety harness before starting the ride.
- The search and rescue team used a safety harness to lower the injured hiker down the steep mountain slope.