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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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But Shelton is a fan favourite and is hoping to harness the energy of a "rowdy" crowd to pull off a shock.

From Barron's

There’s like a feeling that you get that I would love to harness in some way.

From Los Angeles Times

He did so with ropes and a harness.

From BBC

Honnold is the first person to free solo climb Taipei 101, without a rope, harness, or safety net, but not the first to reach its peak.

From Barron's

Honnold, 40, is known for free soloing, or climbing without ropes, harnesses and other equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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