- put a harness; "harness the horse"
- a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
- exploit the power of; "harness natural forces and resources"
- 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
- control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
- rule: keep in check; "rule one's temper"
- Harness (Erika Benson) is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics universe. Her first appearance was in New Mutants Annual #7.
- A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps; A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function; to place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain; to capture, control or put to use
- Sets of straps, collars, reins, and hardware that are used on horses in order to have them pull a wagon.
- The generic description for a man-at-arms defensive gear, including undergarments, armoured elements, and integral equipment such as spurs, sword, etc.. Field harnesses were armours of war, designed for use in the field. ...
- worn by the kitesurfer around the waist. It has a metal speader bar with a hook in the front. The kite control bar has a line loop which can fit in this hook thereby allowing the harness to take all the kites pulling power (and save your arms from fatigue). ...
- The gear used to drive a horse, made up of a collection of straps and hardware. See Harness Parts & Names.
- The metal strip running over the top of a lantern to which the G-Clamp is attached. Also Fork, Yoke.
- A means for working a dog that usually attaches around the brisket, chest and neck areas
- A webbing belt and leg-loop system that attaches a climber to a rope. Usually a seat harness for rock climbing. Full-body harnesses are used for rescue and for children. Chest harnesses are used with seat harnesses, usually for glacier travel.
- A strong belt made of nylon webbing with leg and/or chest loops used to secure the climber to the rope and to provide a repository for gear.
- To dream of possessing bright new harness, you will soon prepare for a pleasant journey.
- The gear which is used to attach the sulky to the horse, to carry the hopples and to enable the driver to steer the horse.
- The webbing assembly attached to a CR shell or frame that restrains the child in a crash; also an independent restraint system made entirely of webbing (with fasteners and length adjusters), often referred to as a "child harness," and subject only to the head excursion limit of 813 mm.
- Usually several wires, bundled together to deliver power and/or signal communications to/from devices. For example the robot motors are connected to the controller through a wire harness.
- A webbing harness worn about the torso, generally over any clothing, with a detachable tether made from nylon with attachment hooks. Intended to prevent a crew member falling overboard and becoming detached from the boat.
- Armor. General term for a suit of armor that completely protected the body, including the limbs.
- A set of straps that fits around the dog's body, leaving no control over the head or neck. The harness is fine for small dogs and mild-mannered dogs, but should not be used on boisterous dogs or dogs that pull on the leash.
- An assemblage of HEDDLES mounted on a HARNESS FRAME that moves them all together. A separate HARNESS is used for each group of WARP ENDS that must be moved independently to weave a desired pattern.
- designed to fit around the dog's body and legs, attaching on the back, in between the shoulder-blades. Designed to stop a dog pulling harshly on his lead.