1. either of two curved pieces of wood or metal that form part of a horse's harness and attach to the collar
Usage: usually used in plural; equestrian/agricultural

Examples

• The farmer adjusted the hames on the plow horse before starting work.
• The leather hames were worn and needed replacement.
• Each hame is connected to the traces that pull the wagon.
• The blacksmith repaired the metal hames for the draft horse.