Definition of harness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
safety geararrangement of straps for attaching safety equipment
- He adjusted his climbing harness before starting the ascent..
2.
horse gearset of straps and fittings for a horse
- The horse was fitted with a leather harness before the ride..
3.
wiringTECH. collection of wires in a vehicleTECH.
- The mechanic repaired the car's wiring harness.
Verb
1.
utilize forcescontrol and make use of natural forces
- Engineers harness wind energy to generate power..
2.
managementgather and organize resources for a purpose
- The team harnessed their skills to complete the project..
3.
animalsRare fasten straps around an animal to control or pull loadsRare
- They harness the horses before the ride.
Images of harness
arrangement of straps for attaching safety equipment 
set of straps and fittings for a horse 
collection of wires in a vehicle
Expressions with harness
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working again after a break or time away
After her vacation, she is back in harness.
return to work or normal duties after a break
After his vacation, he had to get back into harness.
working closely together on a task
The two scientists worked in harness to solve the complex problem.
manage a difficult situation effectively
She was able to harness the storm of emotions during the crisis.
device securing a person to prevent falls
The worker wore a safety harness on the roof.
looking or acting like a harness
The dog's new vest is harness-like.
set of electrical wires bundled together for a specific function
The mechanic checked the wiring harness for any signs of wear or damage..
race with horses trotting or pacing in sulkies
The annual harness race attracted many spectators.
horse racing where horses pull sulkies at specific gaits
Harness racing is popular in many countries.
die while still working or active
He was a dedicated doctor who died in harness.
Origin of harness
Old French, harneis (equipment)
Terms with harness included in their meaning
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safety
fasten a seatbelt or harness for safety
equestrian
horse trained to trot for harness racing
equestrian
part of a harness for a packhorse
diving
type of scuba harness with buoyancy device
horse decoration
decorative covering or harness for a horse
harness racing
horse trained to trot in races
equestrian
fit a head harness on a horse to control it
sailing
position sails to harness wind power
horse racing
trotting race meet in harness racing
military
belt and harness system for carrying equipment
horse harness
strap around a horse's back to support a shaft
equestrian
part of a harness that passes around the haunches of a horse
equestrianism
component of horse harness for holding back a vehicle
military
harness for soldiers to drag guns
bells
bell on sleigh or horse harness
horse harness
crossbar used to attach two horses to a vehicle
horse harness
part of a harness fitting a horse's neck
animal harness
curved pieces of iron fitted on a draft animal's collar
textiles
component in a loom's harness for warp threads
harnessing
harness animals to a vehicle
animal feeding
bag for feeding horses, attached to harness
harness removal
remove the harness from animals pulling a vehicle
South Africa
place where oxen are released from harness
sports
relating to the sport of flying with a fabric wing and harness
Examples of harness in a sentence
A secure harness is essential for rock climbing. The stablehand checked the harness before the race. A new harness was bought for the old horse. The harness was tangled under the dashboard. He checked the harness for any faults. Farmers harness solar energy for irrigation.
Scientists harness geothermal heat for sustainable energy. They harnessed local talent for the event. She harnessed her energy to finish the marathon. Farmers harness the oxen for plowing. She learned to harness the dogs for sledding.
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- French:harnais, exploiter, ...
- German:Klettergurt, nutzen, ...
- Italian:imbragatura, sfruttare, ...
- Spanish:arnés de seguridad, utilizar, ...
- Portuguese:arnês, utilizar, ...
- Chinese:安全带, 利用, ...
- Japanese:安全帯, 利用する, ...
- Arabic:حِزَام أَمَان, سَخَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:רִתְמָה, לִרְתּוֹם, ...
- Russian:страховочная система, использовать, ...
- Ukrainian:збруя, використовувати, ...
- Hindi:हार्नेस, उपयोग करना, ...
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