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harness
harness
/ˈhɑːrnɪs/
noun
(
)
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.
(
)
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
(
)
(animal husbandry) put a harness
(
tackle
,
harness
)
(animal husbandry) put a harness
Harness the horse
harness the horse
(
)
Exploit the power of
(
harness
)
exploit the power of
Harness natural forces and resources
harness natural forces and resources
Keep in check
(
harness
,
rein
,
rule
)
keep in check
Rule one's temper
rule one's temper
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
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