Harness — synonyms, harness antonyms, definition

1. harness (Noun)

accoutrements band bandage binding bond brace bridle chain compress cord cordon equipment fetter gear items outfit rigging sling strap tackle • • •

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

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.

saddlery stable gear support tack bridle cinch girth hackamore halter headgear martingale trace chute parachute

2. harness (Verb)

adapt adjust bridle check cinch constrain contain control draw rein equip fetter gear govern hold keep back match outfit prepare ready regulate • • • unharness

harness (Verb) — (animal husbandry) put a harness. ex. "harness the horse"

harness (Verb) — Exploit the power of. ex. "harness natural forces and resources"

harness (Verb) — Control and direct with or as if by reins. ex. "harness a horse"

harness (Verb) — Keep in check. ex. "harness one's temper"

attach bound command confine control exploit limit restrain restrict tap throttle trammel inspan