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 harness harness /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

noun

  1. () A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)  ( harness )
    a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
     Before jumping out of the plane, he double-checked his parachute's harness.
    Before jumping out of the plane, he double-checked his parachute's harness.
  2. () Stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart  ( harness )
    stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
     The farmer put a harness on the ox to plow the field.
    The farmer put a harness on the ox to plow the field.

verb

  1. () (animal husbandry) put a harness  ( tackle , harness )
    (animal husbandry) put a harness
     Harness the horse
    harness the horse
  2. () Exploit the power of  ( harness )
    exploit the power of
     Harness natural forces and resources
    harness natural forces and resources
  3. Keep in check  ( harness , rein , rule )
    keep in check
     Rule one's temper
    rule one's temper
  4. Control and direct with or as if by reins  ( harness , rein in , draw rein , rein )
    control and direct with or as if by reins
     Rein a horse
    rein a horse