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  1. Harness
    [comics] Harness (Erika Benson) is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics universe. Her first appearance was in New Mutants Annual #7. ==Fictional character biography== Erika Benson was the mother of Gilbert Benson, the mutant boy named Piecemeal who merged with the resurrected Pr...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harness_(co

  2. Harness
    The frame of a loom upon which the heddles are placed. Warp threads are drawn through the eyes of the heddles, which move up and down as he shuttle with the weft yarn passes by. The movement of the heddles determines the pattern.
    Found on http://www.studiocrafts.com/Craftscapes/

  3. Harness
    The metal strip running over the top of a lantern to which the G-Clamp is attached. Also Fork, Yoke.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib

  4. harness
    An assemblage of HEDDLES mounted on a HARNESS FRAME that moves them all together. A separate HARNESS is used for each group of WARP ENDS that must be moved independently to weave a desired pattern.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib

  5. harness
    [n] - a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) 2. [n] - stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a ca...
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  6. Harness
    a specially designed restraint to keep children secure in their child seats.
    Found on http://www.bmweducation.co.uk/sots06/par

  7. harness
    arrangement of straps or the like by which a parachutist or a load is attached to the parachute Category: Transport • a system providing electrical connection between two or more points Category: Electrical engineering and energy • healds and heald shafts and/or jacquard cord...
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition

  8. Harness
    Har'ness (-nĕs) noun [ Middle English harneis , harnes , Old French harneis , French harnais , harnois ; of Celtic origin; confer Armor. harnez old iron, armor, W. haiarn iron, Armor. houarn<...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/15

  9. Harness
    Har'ness transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Harnessed (-nĕst); present participle & verbal noun Harnessing .] [ Middle English harneisen ; confer French harnach...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/15

  10. harness
    1. <zoology> An American bombycid moth (Arctia phalerata of Harris), having, on the fore wings, stripes and bands of buff on a black ground. ... 2. To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array. 'Harnessed in rugged steel.' (Rowe) 'A gay dagger, Harnessed well and sha...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  11. harness
    noun stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  12. harness
    rein in verb control and direct with or as if by reins; `rein a horse`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  13. harness
    verb exploit the power of; `harness natural forces and resources`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  14. harness
    verb put a harness; `harness the horse`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  15. harness
    (hahr´nis) a support device used to immobilize a body part or hold it in position. Pavlik harness a device used to correct hip dislocations in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip, consisting of a set of straps that hold the hips in flexion and abduction.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  16. Harness
    • (v. t.) To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array. • (n.) The part of a loom comprising the heddles, with their means of support and motion, by which the threads of the warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage of the shuttle. • (v. t.) ...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  17. harness
    the gear or tackle other than a yoke of a draft animal (as a horse, dog, or goat). The modern harness appears to have been developed in China some ... [1 related articles]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/18

  18. Harness
    Normally a garment consisting of straps, rings, etc. that is designed to fit snugly around the body. Can be worn as an accessory or as part of bondage or other fetish wear.
    Found on http://www.labeshops.com/news/?page_id=9

  19. harness
    harness, comprehensive term for the gear of a draft animal, excluding the yoke, by which it is attached to the load that it pulls. Although harnesses are used on dogs (for drawing travois and dogsleds), on goats, and sometimes on oxen, the typical harness is for horses. There are two main kinds̵...
    Found on http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A08227

  20. Harness
    A leather, nylon or cloth strap shaped around the shoulders and chest, with a ring at its top for the lead.
    Found on http://www.apluspetgoods.com/petsupplies

  21. Harness
    A set of strapsand fittings by which a horse is fastened to a cart, plow etc and controlled by it's driver.
    Found on http://www.farandride.com/glossary.php

  22. Harness
    A type of horse tack placed upon a horse or other animal in order to hitch it to a cart, plow (UK: plough), wagon or other horse-drawn vehicle.[133]
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of



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27 May 2012

This day in history: The Queen Mary made her maiden voyage, on the Southampton-Cherbourg-New York route, on 27 May 1936. The passenger accommodation emphasised the first two classes, cabin and tourist. The propulsion machinery of the ship produced a massive 160,000 SHP and gave it a speed of over 30 knots. Despite expectations that the ship would try to break speed records on its first voyage a thick fog destroyed any hope of this. The Queen Mary spent a short time in drydock during July whilst adjustments were made to the propellers and turbines. When the ship returned to service, in August, it made a record voyage from Bishop's Rock to Ambrose light and took the Blue Riband from the Normandie. read more

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