harness

noun
UK: /ˈhɑːnɪs/
US: /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

  1. A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by the driver.

    1. The harness was old, but it held tight.
    2. He carefully adjusted the harness before attaching the plow to the horse.

  2. A set of straps used to fasten someone to something, especially for safety.

    1. She wore a harness for the safety demonstration.
    2. The rock climber checked his harness twice before starting his ascent.

Synonyms

utilize gear exploit control tackle
harness verb

  1. To put a harness on a horse or other animal.

    1. He will harness the horse to the wagon.
    2. Farmers used to harness oxen for plowing their fields in the spring.

  2. To control and make use of natural resources, especially to produce energy.

    1. We can harness solar power now.
    2. Engineers are working to harness the power of ocean waves.

  3. To control or make use of something, especially to achieve a desired result.

    1. She needs to harness her energy better.
    2. The company aims to harness technology to improve efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "harness" in English means: A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by the driver., A set of straps used to fasten someone to something, especially for safety..

The phonetic transcription of "harness" is /ˈhɑːnɪs/ in British English and /ˈhɑːrnɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "harness": utilize, gear, exploit, control, tackle.

Example usage of "harness": "The harness was old, but it held tight.". More examples on the page.