"harness" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) (synset 103500164)
is a type of: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing

is a part of: chute, parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
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 (synset 103499831)
is a type of: saddlery, stable gear, tack - gear for a horse
has:
- bridle - headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
- cinch, girth - stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place
- hackamore, halter - rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
- headgear - stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head
- martingale - a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head
- trace - either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree

Verb

Put a harness (synset 201494354)
"harness the horse"

referred to in: animal husbandry - breeding and caring for farm animals

is a type of: attach - cause to be attached

subtypes: inspan - attach a yoke or harness to

same as: tackle
Exploit the power of (synset 201165811)
"harness natural forces and resources"

is a type of: exploit, tap - draw from; make good use of
Control and direct with or as if by reins (synset 202447602)
"rein a horse"

is a type of: command, control - exercise authoritative control or power over

same as: draw rein, rein, rein in
Keep in check (synset 200235558)
"rule one's temper"

is a type of: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain - prevent the action or expression of

same as: rein, rule