harness
noun
[ ˈhɑːnəs ]
• a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.
harness
verb
• put a harness on (a horse or other draught animal).
• "how to groom a horse and harness it"
• control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
• "attempts to harness solar energy"
Similar:
control,
exploit,
utilize,
use,
make use of,
put to use,
render useful,
make productive,
turn to good account,
channel,
mobilize,
employ,
apply,
capitalize on,
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French harneis ‘military equipment’, from Old Norse, from herr ‘army’ + nest ‘provisions’.