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harness

UK
/ˈhɑːnəs/
US
/ˈhɑrnəs/

Translations

harnessnoun
harnesses
pl
UK
/ˈhɑːnəs/
US
/ˈhɑrnəs/
The farmer adjusted the harness on the horse before starting the day's work in the fields.
Le fermier a ajusté le harnais sur le cheval avant de commencer le travail de la journée dans les champs.
Additional translations
dispositifAu sens figuré ou technique : système permettant de contrôler ou d’orienter quelque chose.
Synonyms
belt
equipment
tackle
gear
strap
harnessverb
harnessed
Past Simple
harnessed
Past Participle
harnessing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɑː.nɪs/
US
/ˈhɑr.nɪs/
The farmer harnessed the horse to the plow before starting his work in the field.
Le fermier a harnaché le cheval à la charrue avant de commencer son travail dans le champ.
exploiterSens technique et figuré : tirer parti de ressources ou de forces naturelles.
Scientists are working to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Les scientifiques travaillent à exploiter l’énergie solaire plus efficacement.
Additional translations
canaliserSens figuré : orienter et maîtriser une force, une énergie ou un potentiel.
Synonyms
leverage
apply
exploit
employ
utilize
harnessadjective
UK
/ˈhɑː.nɪs/
US
/ˈhɑr.nɪs/
Used attributively in combinations such as “harness racing”, “harness horse”, denoting relation to a harness or the sport of harness racing.
atteléSurtout dans le contexte des courses attelées.
He owns several harness horses that compete on the state circuit.
Il possède plusieurs chevaux attelés qui participent au circuit de l’État.

Definitions

harnessnoun
A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and is controlled by its driver.
The farmer adjusted the harness on the horse before starting the day's work in the fields.
A piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to secure a person to something, such as a parachute or a climbing rope.
Before climbing the rock face, she double-checked her harness to ensure it was secure.
A system or arrangement for controlling or directing something.
The engineer designed a harness to manage the flow of electricity through the circuit.
harnessverb
To put a harness on (a horse, donkey, or other animal) to control and direct its movement.
The farmer harnessed the horse to the plow before starting his work in the field.
To control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
Scientists are working to harness solar energy more efficiently.
To bring under control and direct the force of something.
The team managed to harness the power of the new software to improve productivity.
harnessadjective
Of, relating to, or used in harness, especially in the context of harness racing.
He owns several harness horses that compete on the state circuit.
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