“harness” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute).
harness
noun
a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
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
verb
put a harness
“harness the horse”
exploit the power of
“harness natural forces and resources”
control and direct with or as if by reins
“rein a horse”
keep in check
“rule one's temper”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
