Nouns (2)
harness
n. 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
harness
n. a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Verbs (9)
exploit the power of
v. exploit the power of; "harness natural forces and resources"
put a harness on
v. put a harness; "harness the horse"
rein, rein in, draw rein
v. control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
control, rein, rule, keep in check
v. keep in check; "rule one's temper"
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Adjectives (0)
Fuzzynyms (19)
muzzle, gag
n. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
supervise, manage, oversee, superintend
v. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"
rule, govern, exercise authority over
v. exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?"
order, regulate, regularize, govern
v. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"
control, curb, moderate, restrain, contain, hold in
v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
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Antonyms (1)
unharness
v. remove the harness from; "unharness a horse"
harness
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