What is the meaning of the intended word “harness” in the following sentence.

Question

I unstrapped the harness from the dogs and let them rest after running for 12 hours straight.
a.
collars for identification
c.
leashes for walking
b.
straps attached to the dogs that allow them to pull the sled.
d.
none of the above

Answer 1

In the given sentence, the intended meaning of the word "harness" is:

b. straps attached to the dogs that allow them to pull the sled.

A harness is specifically designed to attach animals (in this case, dogs) to a sled, allowing them to pull it effectively.