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harness (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

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.

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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