What is the meaning of harnessed?

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"

adjective

  • Brought under control and put to use.
    • usage: "electricity from the harnessed Colorado River"; "the harnessed power of the atom"
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