unharness
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un·har·ness
(ŭn-här′nĭs)tr.v. un·har·nessed, un·har·ness·ing, un·har·ness·es
1. To remove the harness or similar equipment from.
2. To release or liberate (energy or passions, for example).
3. To remove the armor from (a wearer).
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unharness
(ʌnˈhɑːnɪs)vb (tr)
1. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) to remove the harness from (a horse, etc)
2. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) archaic to remove the armour from
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un•har•ness
(ʌnˈhɑr nɪs)v.t.
1. to detach the harness from (a horse, mule, etc.).
2. to divest of armor.
[1400–50]
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unharness
Past participle: unharnessed
Gerund: unharnessing
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Verb | 1. | unharness - remove the harness from; "unharness a horse" animal husbandry - breeding and caring for farm animals unhitch - unfasten or release from or as if from a hitch outspan - remove the yoke or harness from; "outspan the draft animals" |
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