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Harness

[n] 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
[n] a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
[v] keep in check; "rule one's temper"
[v] exploit the power of; "harness natural forces and resources"
[v] put a harness on; of animals such as horses
[v] control and direct with or as if by reins; as of a horse


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Synonyms

draw rein, rein, rein, rein in, rule

Antonyms

unharness



Book: Shattered Sighs