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unharness
[ uhn-hahr-nis ]
verb (used with object)
- to strip of harness; detach the harness from (a horse, mule, etc.).
- to divest of armor, as a knight or warhorse.
unharness
/ ʌnˈhɑːnɪs /
verb
- to remove the harness from (a horse, etc)
- archaic.to remove the armour from
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Word History and Origins
Origin of unharness1
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Example Sentences
So Mr. George and Rollo dismounted, and the hostlers came out from the stable to unharness the horses.
O Maruts, you have rejoiced in it clearly, put down then all anger and unharness your horses!
Men unharness the steeds from his triumphal car, and draw him in triumph through the flower-garlanded streets.
"You needn't unharness," shouted Mrs. Failing, for Stephen was approaching the carriage.
Nor was there time to unharness the animal, but he was detached by summarily cutting the harness.
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