harness Antonyms
Meaning of harness
harness (n)
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
harness (v)
put a harness
exploit the power of
control and direct with or as if by reins
keep in check
harness (n.)
Originally, the complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general, armor.
The equipment of a draught or carriage horse, for drawing a wagon, coach, chaise, etc.; gear; tackling.
The 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.
harness (v. t.)
To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array.
Fig.: To equip or furnish for defense.
To make ready for draught; to equip with harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively.
harness Sentence Examples
- The hiker harnessed the horse to the cart for the arduous journey.
- Engineers designed a safety harness to protect workers during high-altitude construction.
- The climber's harness provided essential support and stability on the treacherous mountain face.
- Teachers harness students' natural curiosity to stimulate their love of learning.
- Athletes harness their physical abilities through rigorous training and discipline.
- The company harnessed cutting-edge technology to improve its operational efficiency.
- Activists harnessed social media to spread awareness about important causes.
- Therapists harness the power of human touch to promote healing and well-being.
- Musicians harness their creative potential to compose and perform inspiring melodies.
- Entrepreneurs harness innovation to develop groundbreaking products and services.
FAQs About the word harness
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
use, employ, utilize, apply, exploit, handle, draw on, exercise, make use of, draw upon
ignore,ignore, neglect, neglect, misuse,misuse,misapply, misapply
The hiker harnessed the horse to the cart for the arduous journey.
Engineers designed a safety harness to protect workers during high-altitude construction.
The climber's harness provided essential support and stability on the treacherous mountain face.
Teachers harness students' natural curiosity to stimulate their love of learning.
