harness

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

a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

verb

keep in check

control and direct with or as if by reins

exploit the power of

put a harness

Synonyms for harness

checkreinn bridlen surcingle headstalln saddlen haltern cavesson tethern nosebandn breechingn

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