"Hong Kong harness" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Hong Kong harnesses [plural]
Etymology: From its origins in Hong Kong. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Hong Kong harness}} Hong Kong harness (plural Hong Kong harnesses)
  1. (film, television) A stunt performance harness, typically used for wire fu, that resembles a rock climber's harness. It allows performers to be jerked up and suspended without much displacement of clothing, and to perform in the air. Categories (topical): Film, Television Synonyms: Hongkong harness
    Sense id: en-Hong_Kong_harness-en-noun-6mjF89lI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
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