Meaning & Definition of Harness in English
English⟶
Harness
/hɑrnəs/
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)
synonym:
- 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
synonym:
- harness
verb
1. Put a harness
- "Harness the horse"
synonym:
- harness,
- tackle
2. Exploit the power of
- "Harness natural forces and resources"
synonym:
- harness
3. Control and direct with or as if by reins
- "Rein a horse"
synonym:
- harness,
- rein in,
- draw rein,
- rein
4. Keep in check
- "Rule one's temper"
synonym:
- rule,
- harness,
- rein