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nears

/nɪə(ɹ)z/ /nɪɹz/

Meanings
noun
The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

Examples :

""The driver always keeps a close eye on the nears of his team, ensuring they aren't getting tangled in the harness." "
direction animal vehicle

Related Words

Illustration horses

horses noun

/ˈhɔrsəs/

Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.

"My grandfather owns several horses on his farm. "

Illustration getting

getting verb

[ˈɡɛɾɪŋ]

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

"She is getting her daughter a puppy for her birthday. "

Illustration driver

driver noun

/ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/

One who drives something, in any sense of the verb to drive.

"The driver of the school bus carefully navigated the busy streets. "

Illustration pulling

pulling verb

/ˈpʊlɪŋ/

To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

"When I give the signal, pull the rope."

Illustration harness

harness noun

/ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/

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

"The rock climber checked the safety of his harness before starting his ascent. "

Illustration approach

approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

Illustration always

always adverb

/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

Illustration carriage

carriage noun

/ˈkæɹɪdʒ/

The act of conveying; carrying.

"The delivery company specializes in the carriage of fragile goods, ensuring they arrive safely. "

Illustration horse

horse noun

/hɔːs/ /hɔɹs/

Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.

"My grandfather owns a beautiful horse. "

Illustration tangled

tangled verb

/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/

To become mixed together or intertwined

"Her hair was tangled from a day in the wind."

Illustration ensuring

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

Illustration closer

closer adjective

/ˈkloʊsɚ/ /ˈkloʊzɚ/

Closed, shut.

"The store was closer on Sunday, so we went shopping on Saturday instead. "