Definition of Harness
Harness
har·ness
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a set of straps and other fixtures that are used to attach an animal, such as a horse, to a plow, cart, carriage, etc. and for a driver to control it;
e.g. The horse pulled at its harness as the driver tried to steer the cart.
(noun)
a system of straps and other fixtures, similar to that used for animals, used for fastening people, for example when using a parachute or in military settings;
e.g. The skydiver checked the harness of her parachute before jumping from the plane.
(verb)
to control something in order to utilize it, especially in order to use natural resources for energy production;
e.g. These windmills will help us harness the wind to generate electricity.
(verb)
to fit a harness onto an animal such as horse, or to attach such an animal to something using a harness;
e.g. As soon as I harness the horse to the carriage, we can leave.
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