What is the meaning of harness?

noun

  • A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute. )
  • 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.

verb

  • Put a harness.
    • usage: "harness the horse"
  • Exploit the power of.
    • usage: "harness natural forces and resources"
  • Control and direct with or as if by reins.
    • usage: "rein a horse"
  • Keep in check.
    • usage: "rule one's temper"
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