harnesses

NOUN

gear for controlling an animal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belt strap

STRONG

equipment tack tackle trappings

VERB

rein in; control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb exploit mobilize tackle tame utilize

STRONG

accouter apply bind bridle channel check cinch collar constrain couple domesticate employ equip fasten fetter fit furnish gear govern hitch hold leash limit muzzle outfit rig saddle secure strap tie yoke

WEAK

make productive put in harness render useful

Antonyms

STRONG

allow detach disconnect disjoin free let go liberate loose loosen lose permit release set free unchain unfasten unlock untie

WEAK

unharness

Example Sentences

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The three men were wearing harnesses that appear to be attached to a security rope.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The technology harnesses that pressure to push seawater through reverse-osmosis membranes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

This limits event risk and harnesses time decay, the term for how options lose value each day closer to expiration.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The nonprofit regularly tests harnesses and carriers and lists the safest ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The dogs were biting their harnesses and fighting each other, and Atik was trying to make them hold still.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George