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harness

 

[ หˆhษ‘หrnษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

equipment

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.

Synonyms

equipment, gear, tack

Examples of usage

  • The horse was fitted with a leather harness.
  • She adjusted the harness to make sure it fit properly.
Context #2 | Verb

control

Control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.

Synonyms

exploit, tap, utilize

Examples of usage

  • The river is harnessed to generate electricity.
  • We need to harness the power of the sun for renewable energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "harness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arreio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคœ-เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschirr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali kekang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uprzฤ…ลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฆฌๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท harnais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arnรฉs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koลŸum takฤฑmฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฌุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ postroj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postroj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oprema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beisli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะณั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒญแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yษ™hษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arnรฉs

Etymology

The word 'harness' originated from the Old French word 'harnois', which means 'armour, trappings'. It was used in the context of military equipment before evolving to refer to the straps and fittings used to control animals. Over time, 'harness' expanded to include the idea of utilizing resources efficiently, such as harnessing the power of nature for various purposes.

See also: harnessed.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,449 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.