Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hames
noun
/heɪmz/
Definition
Hames are the rigid parts that hold the traces in a harness, typically used in harnessing animals for pulling loads.
Examples
- The farmer adjusted the hames before attaching the cart to the horses.
- Properly fitting hames are essential for the comfort of working animals.
- He polished the hames until they shone in the sunlight.
Meaning
Hames refer specifically to the curved or bent part of the harness that fits around the neck of a draft animal and connects to the traces used to pull a vehicle or plow.
Synonyms
- harness parts
- traces
