nounπShareA restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps."The rock climber checked the safety of his harness before starting his ascent. "animalvehiclemachinesportpartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function."The electrician carefully organized the harness of wires for the new computer system. "electronicstechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; armour in general."The knight wore a gleaming harness, protecting him in battle. "militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a loom comprising the heddles, with their means of support and motion, by which the threads of the warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage of the shuttle."The weaver carefully adjusted the harness to control the up and down movement of the warp threads on the loom. "technicalmachineindustrymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEquipment for any kind of labour."The construction worker checked the safety harness before climbing the scaffolding. "workmachinevehicleagricultureanimalitemindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain."They harnessed the horse to the post."animalvehicleactiontechnologyindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo capture, control or put to use."Imagine what might happen if it were possible to harness solar energy fully."technologyenergyutilitymachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip with armour."The knight's apprentice helped harness the young squire with his shining new armour. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading