HARNESSES Synonyms

• endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

• a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

• an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found

• a vigorous blow

• a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)

• ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun

• the act of hitting vigorously

• sing loudly and forcefully

• deliver a blow to

• fasten with a belt

• fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

• a shape distorted by twisting or folding

• fasten with a buckle or buckles

• fold or collapse

• bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

• a person who fastens or makes fast

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• an advantage held by a competitor in a race

• a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey

• mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil

• evidence pointing to a possible solution

• a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead')

• the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)

• the introductory section of a story

• (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning

• an actor who plays a principal role

• (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base

• an indication of potential opportunity

• a news story of major importance

• the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

• restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

• thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

• a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

• the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge

• take somebody somewhere

• produce as a result or residue

• tend to or result in

• travel in front of; go in advance of others

• cause to undertake a certain action

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• be in charge of

• be ahead of others; be the first

• be conducive to

• lead, as in the performance of a composition

• lead, extend, or afford access

• move ahead (of others) in time or space

• cause something to pass or lead somewhere

• preside over

• restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

• the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

• a figurative restraint

• fasten with a rope

• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

• any means of control

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

• keep in check

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

• hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

• a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

• whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

• tie with a strap

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• sharpen with a strap

• secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

• restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

• tie with a tether

• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

• any means of control

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

• keep in check

• a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

• something regarded as a normative example

• prescribed guide for conduct or action

• (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

• a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

• the duration of a monarch's or government's power

• dominance or power through legal authority

• directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

• any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

• a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

• (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

• measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

• exercise authority over; as of nations

• decide with authority

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• decide on and make a declaration about

• have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

• mark or draw with a ruler

• keep in check

• the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team

• gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

• gear used in fishing

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards

• (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

• accept as a challenge

• put a harness

• seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins