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harness

[hahr-nis] / ˈhɑr nɪs /
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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Those techniques and tools are called a harness because they are what allow users to control and direct those models, much like a harness allows a rider to guide a horse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And last September, surveillance cameras captured him pushing an antique metal safe through the Shasta County elections office on a Saturday while his wife assisted with a pulling harness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

At the same time, scientists may be able to harness these mechanisms to support beneficial microbes and design targeted microbiome therapies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Mitchell was on hand to test the harness and wires beforehand, and to help ensure Robbie's safety when it was her turn.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

I tossed the harness over Plug’s sturdy back and adjusted it and then the neck halter.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.