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| 1. | [ noun ] a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) | |
| Related terms: | support parachute | |
| 2. | [ verb ] put a harness on; of animals such as horses | |
| Synonyms: | tackle | |
| Related terms: | unharness attach inspan animal_husbandry | |
| 3. | [ verb ] exploit the power of | |
| Examples: | "harness natural forces and resources" |
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| Related terms: | exploit exploit | |
| 4. | [ noun ] 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 | |
| Related terms: | stable_gear bridle trace halter martingale headgear cinch | |
| 5. | [ verb ] control and direct with or as if by reins; as of a horse | |
| Synonyms: | draw_rein rein rein_in | |
| Related terms: | control rein | |
| 6. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3351 | |
| 7. | [ verb ] keep in check | |
| Synonyms: | rein rule | |
| Examples: | "rule one's temper" |
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| Related terms: | restrict rein | |
| Similar spelling: |
harnessed hairiness Harns Harring Harnois Harnish Harnage |
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