arnés

Arnês is a term used in Portuguese to denote a harness, a system of straps and fittings designed to secure, support, or control a person or object. The concept is broad and covers equipment used in animal handling, work, climbing, and various forms of load-bearing apparatus.

In animal husbandry and transport, arnês refers to harnesses for horses or other draft animals that enable connection to carts, plows, or lines. Such devices typically include components like a headstall, breastcollar or collar, traces, breeching, and girths, varying by design and function. These harnesses are designed to distribute pulling effort and stabilize the animal’s load.

In climbing and work-at-height contexts, arnês translates to safety or climbing harnesses, which distribute force across the hips and thighs and provide attachment points to a rope or lanyard via carabiners and D-rings. Industry and theater equipment also use harness systems to secure personnel or to support rigging and load management.

The term is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking settings, and in non-Portuguese contexts it is typically encountered as a translated or borrowed word meaning “harness.” It is not commonly used as a proper noun, and there are no widely recognized places or organizations named arnês.