nounπShareA restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps."The rock climber carefully checked his harnesses before starting his ascent. "materialitemvehicledevicewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function."The mechanic checked the car's electrical system by inspecting the harnesses that connected all the wires. "technologyelectronicstechnicalelectricmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; armour in general."The museum displayed the knight's full harnesses, polished and gleaming, showcasing the craftsmanship of the medieval era. "militaryanimalwearChat 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 complex weaving pattern became visible as the loom's harnesses precisely lifted and lowered different warp threads. "materialmachineutensiltechnologyworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEquipment for any kind of labour."The farmer carefully checks the harnesses before hitching the horses to the plow, as the harnesses are important pieces of equipment for plowing the field. "itemutensilmachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain."They harnessed the horse to the post."animalactionvehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo capture, control or put to use."Imagine what might happen if it were possible to harness solar energy fully."technologyenergyutilitymachinebusinessindustryscienceachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip with armour."The knight harnesses himself before entering the tournament. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
