# harness vs harnesses

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### harness
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑː.nəs/ · frequency rank #11,715*
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.

### harnesses
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəsɪz/ · frequency rank #37,960*
plural of harness

## Source
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