harness

Meanings

• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
• 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
• put a harness
  • "harness the horse"
• exploit the power of
  • "harness natural forces and resources"
• control and direct with or as if by reins
• keep in check

Synonyms

draw rein, rein, rein in, rule, tackle