harness in WordNet English dictionary

1. control and direct with or as if by reins
   "rein a horse"
   harness  rein in  draw rein  rein 
   
2. keep in check
   "rule one's temper"
   rule  harness  rein 
   
3. exploit the power of
   "harness natural forces and resources"
   harness 
   
4. put a harness
   "harness the horse"
   harness  tackle 
   

1. 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 
   
2. a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
   harness