Definition of harness
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the equipment other than a yoke of a draft animal
2a
: occupational surroundings or routine
get back into harness after a vacation
b
: close association
ability to work in harness with others— R. P. Brooks
3a
: something that resembles a harness (as in holding or fastening something)
a parachute harness
b
: prefabricated wiring with insulation and terminals (see terminal entry 2 sense 3) ready to be attached (as in an ignition or lighting system)
a wiring harness
4
: a part of a loom which holds and controls the heddles
harness
verb
harnessed; harnessing; harnesses
Definition of harness (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of harness was in the 14th century
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