"harness" in the noun sense
1. harness
a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
2. 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" in the verb sense
1. harness, tackle
put a harness
"harness the horse"
2. harness
exploit the power of
"harness natural forces and resources"
3. harness, rein in, draw rein, rein
control and direct with or as if by reins
"rein a horse"
4. rule, harness, rein
keep in check
"rule one's temper"
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