the combination of straps, bands, and other parts forming the working gear of a draft animal. Compare yoke 1 ( def. 1 ) .

(on a loom) the frame containing heddles through which the warp is drawn and which, in combination with another such frame or other frames, forms the shed and determines the woven pattern.

the equipment, as straps, bolts, or gears, by which a large bell is mounted and rung.

Electricity . wiring harness.

armor for persons or horses.

to put a harness on (a horse, donkey, dog, etc.); attach by a harness, as to a vehicle.

to bring under conditions for effective use; gain control over for a particular end

to harness water power; to harness the energy of the sun.

Archaic . to array in armor or equipments of war. ?

in double harness. double harness ( def. 2 ) .

in harness

engaged in one's usual routine of work

After his illness he longed to get back in harness.

together as cooperating partners or equals

Joe and I worked in harness on our last job.

verb

release , unharness

noun

belt , equipment , strap , tack , tackle , trappings

verb

accouter , apply , bind , bridle , channel , check , cinch , collar , constrain , couple , curb , domesticate , employ , equip , exploit , fasten , fetter , fit , furnish , gear , govern , hitch , hold , leash , limit , make productive , mobilize , muzzle , outfit , put in harness , render useful , rig , saddle , secure , strap , tackle , tame , tie , utilize , yoke , array , belt , caparison , control , enclose , equipment , rein , trappings