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harness
('h/A/rn/I/s )

noun (n)

  • a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • Originally, the complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general, armor.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • put a harness(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Harness the horse.
    Synonym:
    tackle
    Antonym:
    unharness
    source: wordnet30
  • exploit the power of(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    Harness natural forces and resources.
    source: wordnet30
  • control and direct with or as if by reins(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    draw rein, rein, rein in
    source: wordnet30
  • keep in check(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    rein, rule
    source: wordnet30
  • To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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