harness
n 1: an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body
(especially one supporting a person suspended from a
parachute)
2: an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so
that it can be attached to and pull a cart
v 1: put a harness on; of animals such as horses [ant: {unharness}]
2: exploit the power of; "harness natural forces and resources"
3: control and direct with or as if by reins; as of a horse
[syn: {rein in}, {draw rein}, {rein}]
4: keep in check; "rule one's temper" [syn: {rule}, {rein}]