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harness

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Is harness a Scrabble word?

Yes, harness is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 10 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of harness?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (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.countable

2. (countable) A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function: a wiring harness.Examples: "The cars then enter the main lines for further assembly - including the installation of internal electrical harnesses, underfloor equipment, internal panelling, roof equipment, carpets, seats and tables."countable

3. (dated, uncountable) The complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; armour in general.Examples: "Ring the alarum-bell! Blow, wind! come, wrack! At least we'll die with harness on our back."; "Under the sea-girt cliffs the shining ship was readied, laden with coats of mail, swords, and gleaming war harness."dateduncountable

verb (English)

1. (transitive) To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain.Examples: "They harnessed the horse to the post."; "Ancient nomads, wishing to ward off the evening chill and enjoy a meal around a campfire, had to collect wood and then spend time and effort coaxing the heat of friction out from between sticks to kindle a flame. With more settled people, animals were harnessed to capstans or caged in treadmills to turn grist into meal."Synonyms: tackletransitive

2. (transitive) To capture, control or put to use.Examples: "Imagine what might happen if it were possible to harness solar energy fully."; "Most of the Himalayan rivers have been relatively untouched by dams near their sources. Now the two great Asian powers, India and China, are rushing to harness them as they cut through some of the world's deepest valleys."transitive

3. (transitive) To equip with armour.transitive

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "harness"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "harness"?

Scrabble
10 points
H4
A1
R1
N1
E1
S1
S1
Words With Friends
10 points
H3
A1
R1
N2
E1
S1
S1

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