harness (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrnɪs/
Definition
A set of straps and fittings that attaches a person or animal to something for control or support, or that allows a person to carry something.
Examples
He checked that the horse's harness was secure before the race.
The rock climber wore a harness for safety.
She adjusted the backpack harness to distribute the weight evenly.
How to Use harness
- harness for (prepositional phrase)
- To use something for a specific purpose or benefit. — "They are trying to harness the wind for renewable energy."
- harness to (prepositional phrase)
- To attach or connect something using a harness. — "The cart was harnessed to the horse."
- harness the energy (collocation)
- To control and utilize energy. — "Engineers are developing new methods to harness the energy from ocean waves."
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