harness

²harness

verb

Definition of HARNESS

transitive verb

1

a : to put a harness on b : to attach by means of a harness

2

: to tie together : yoke

3

: utilize <harness the computer's potential>

Examples of HARNESS

1. The horses were harnessed to the wagon.
2. Engineers are finding new ways to harness the sun's energy to heat homes.
3. The company is harnessing technology to provide better service to its customers.
4. They harnessed the power of the waterfall to create electricity.
5. harness anger to fight injustice

First Known Use of HARNESS

14th century

Related to HARNESS

Synonyms: apply, employ, exercise, exploit, use, operate, utilize

Related Words: handle, manipulate, wield; direct, run, work; cannibalize, recycle, reuse

Near Antonyms: ignore, neglect; misapply, misuse

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Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack