harness
harness Lexical Profile
harness Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An arrangement of straps used for attaching a person's body to something, such as a parachute, hang glider, or safety rope.
"Before starting the climb up the sheer rock face, she double-checked the buckles on her safety harness."
A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, or carriage and is controlled by its driver.
"The farmer carefully adjusted the leather harness on the draft horse before attaching the heavy plow."
• verb
To control and make use of natural resources or abstract forces, especially to produce energy or achieve a specific goal.
"The new engineering facility is designed to harness the power of the ocean tides to generate electricity."
To put a harness on a horse or other draft animal.
"He harnessed the team of huskies to the sled at dawn, preparing for the long journey across the ice."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'harneis' meaning military equipment, baggage, or gear, likely of Old Norse origin from 'hernest' (provisions for an army).