Lexic.us

Definition of Harness

1. Verb. Put a harness. "Harness the horse"

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

3. Verb. Exploit the power of. "Harness natural forces and resources"

4. 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.

5. Verb. Control and direct with or as if by reins. "Rein a horse"

6. Verb. Keep in check. "Rule one's temper"

Definition of Harness

1. n. Originally, the complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general, armor.

2. v. t. To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array.

Definition of Harness

1. Noun. A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps. ¹

2. Noun. A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) to place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) to capture, control or put to use ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Harness

1. to put tackle on a draft animal [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Harness

1. 1. An American bombycid moth (Arctia phalerata of Harris), having, on the fore wings, stripes and bands of buff on a black ground. 2. To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array. "Harnessed in rugged steel." (Rowe) "A gay dagger, Harnessed well and sharp as point of spear." (Chaucer) 3. To make ready for draught; to equip with harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively. "Harnessed to some regular profession." (J. C. Shairp) Harnessed antelope. Origin: OE. Harneisen; cf. F. Harnacher, OF. Harneschier. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Harness

harmonizing harmonograph harmonographs harmony harmost harmosts harmosty harmotome harms harn

harn-pan harness (current term) harness bend harness bends harness cask harness casks harness horse harness race harness racing harnessable

harnessed harnessed antelope harnesser harnessers harnesses harnessing

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