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Harness

Originally, the complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general, armor.

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Attach 76% connected

To bind, fasten, tie, or connect; to make fast or join; as, to attach one thing to another by a string, by glue, or the like.

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Command 76% connected

To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.

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Control 76% connected

A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.

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Exploit 76% connected

A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.

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Keep 76% connected

To care; to desire.

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Restrain 76% connected

To draw back again; to hold back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or by any interposing obstacle; to repress…

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Saddlery 76% connected

The materials for making saddles and harnesses; the articles usually offered for sale in a saddler's shop.

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Support 76% connected

To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar…

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Tack 76% connected

A stain; a tache.

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Tap 76% connected

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

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Manner of action 1

Inspan 76% connected

To yoke or harness, as oxen to a vehicle.

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Rein 74% connected

The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

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Rein 74% connected

The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

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Component part 8

Bridle 70% connected

The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.

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Cinch 70% connected

A strong saddle girth, as of canvas.

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Girth 70% connected

A band or strap which encircles the body; especially, one by which a saddle is fastened upon the back of a horse.

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Hackamore 70% connected

A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal.

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Halter 70% connected

One who halts or limps; a cripple.

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Headgear 70% connected

Headdress.

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Martingale 70% connected

Alt. of Martingal

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Trace 70% connected

One of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whiffletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be draw…

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Containing whole 2

Chute 70% connected

A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a whee…

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Parachute 70% connected

A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.

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Synonym 3

Rein 92% connected

The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rule 92% connected

That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tackle 92% connected

Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the bl…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Antonym 2

Unharness 94% connected

To strip of harness; to loose from harness or gear; as, to unharness horses or oxen.

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Unharness 94% connected

To strip of harness; to loose from harness or gear; as, to unharness horses or oxen.

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