harness

Everyday

1. A set of straps put on a horse or other animal to control it or join it to a cart. tree →
2. A set of straps that holds a person safely, for climbing, in a car seat or in a pushchair. tree →
3. (verb) To put a harness on an animal. tree →
4. (verb) To control and use a natural force or thing: «harness the power of the wind». tree →
5. To be broken in to harness means to be trained to accept hard work or discipline. tree →

In the lessons

In science: we harness energy from the wind, sun and water to make electricity. In safety: climbers and window cleaners wear a safety harness; babies and small children sit in a car seat harness. Phrases: «safety harness», «dog harness», «harness the wind/sun».

Examples

• The farmer put a harness on the horse. tree →
• Climbers must wear a safety harness. tree →
• Our dog pulls less on the lead when she wears a harness. tree →
• Wind turbines harness the power of the wind. tree →
• Buckle your baby sister's harness in the car seat. tree →
• Solar panels harness energy from the sun. tree →

Note

Plural: harnesses. Verb: harnessed, harnessing. «Harness» energy = use it, not catch it with straps.

In Jewish tradition

It is a war order in Jeremiah about Egypt's army.

Interpretation. Tradition reads this as showing that great armies cannot save any nation against God's plan.

Examples

• Harness the horses, and mount, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, put on the coats of mail. (Prophets JER.46.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Plural: harnesses. Verb: harnessed, harnessing. «Harness» energy = use it, not catch it with straps.