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harness
noun
verb
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
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ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs
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noun
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
noun
a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
verb
keep in check
“rule one's temper”
verb
exploit the power of
“harness natural forces and resources”
verb
put a harness
“harness the horse”
verb
control and direct with or as if by reins
“rein a horse”
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rule one's temper
harness natural forces and resources
harness the horse
rein a horse
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