harness

/'hɑ:nis/

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A farmer attaches a leather harness to a horse before pulling a cart.

Definition

Noun:
- A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and is controlled: A piece of equipment, typically made of leather, used to connect an animal to a load or vehicle.
- An arrangement of straps for securing or supporting something, especially on a person's body: A supportive structure, such as the straps used in a parachute or for safety in climbing.
Verb:
- To put a harness on (an animal): To fit an animal with the straps and fittings so it can pull a load or be controlled.
- To control and make use of (natural resources or power): To bring under control and direct the force of something for a useful purpose.
- To keep (a feeling or quality) under control: To restrain or manage something, such as an emotion.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- The farmer adjusted the horse's leather harness before plowing the field.
- The climber checked his safety harness before beginning the ascent.
- The skydiver's parachute harness was securely fastened.
Verb:
- It took twenty minutes to harness the oxen to the wagon.
- The new dam will harness the river's power to generate electricity for the region.
- She struggled to harness her anger during the difficult negotiation.

Advanced Usage

"In harness": Actively engaged in one's regular work or duties.
- After his vacation, he was back in harness and dealing with emails.
"Die in harness": To die while still actively working, before retirement.
- The dedicated teacher died in harness at the age of 68.

Variants and Related Words

Rein (noun/verb): A long, narrow strap attached to a harness used to guide an animal; to check or guide. (e.g., / )
Tack (noun): The equipment and accessories (including harnesses) used in horse riding.
Unharness (verb): To remove a harness from.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

Harness up: To put a harness on an animal or person.
- We need to harness up the dogs before the sled race.
Harness something to something: To connect or direct a force for a specific purpose.
- They harnessed public enthusiasm to the cause of environmental protection.

Related Idioms

In double harness:
- Working closely with another person, especially a spouse, in a joint endeavor.
  - The couple worked in double harness to build their business.
- (Archaic) Being married.
Get back into harness: To return to one's regular work or routine.
- After a long illness, she was finally able to get back into harness.

A farmer attaches a leather harness to a horse before pulling a cart.

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)

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