harness

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

• 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
    

• control and direct with or as if by reins
  • rein a horse
    

• exploit the power of
  • harness natural forces and resources
    

• put a harness
  • harness the horse
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  rule , rein , rein in , draw rein , tackle