harness in Latin
harness in Latin is capistrum — harness means a set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
harness in Latin
capistrum
(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.
What does "harness" mean?
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noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
"The dog pulled hard against its harness."
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verb To bring something powerful under control so it can be put to use.
"The dam harnesses the river to generate electricity."
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harness in a sentence
- The dog pulled hard against its harness.
- Rock climbers always double-check their harness before a climb.
- The dam harnesses the river to generate electricity.
- The coach helped him harness his natural talent.
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What is "harness" in Latin?
"harness" in Latin is capistrum. harness means: A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
How do you use "harness" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog pulled hard against its harness." In Latin, "harness" is capistrum.
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