fibula vs harness

fibula

noun
  • An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin. 

  • The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg. 

harness

noun
  • Equipment for any kind of labour. 

  • A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps. 

  • 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. 

  • A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function. 

verb
  • To equip with armour. 

  • To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain. 

  • To capture, control or put to use. 

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