to harness
Third Person
harnesses
Present Participle
harnessing
Past Tense
harnessed
Past Participle
harnessed
1
to secure and connect an animal to equipment like a plow, carriage, or sled for controlled movement or work
transitive
- The farmer harnessed the horses to the plow to prepare the field for planting.
- Before the carriage ride, the coachman harnessed the horses to the carriage.
- The sled dogs were harnessed to the sled in preparation for the race.
- They harnessed the oxen to the sled for the winter haul.
- She harnessed the pony to the cart for a fun ride through town.
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2
to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose
transitive
- The team harnessed solar energy to power their remote research station in the desert.
- She harnessed her organizational skills to plan the event efficiently.
- The company harnessed social media to reach a broader audience for their product launch.
- Farmers harness the natural fertility of the soil to grow healthy crops without synthetic fertilizers.
- The organization harnessed the enthusiasm of its volunteers to expand its community outreach programs.
3
to control or limit something
transitive
- She tried to harness her excitement before the big event.
- He had to harness his anger to avoid a confrontation.
- The teacher knew how to harness the students' creativity in class.
- She learned to harness her fear and speak confidently.
- The coach worked to harness the players' enthusiasm during practice.
4
to attach a harness to a draft animal for pulling or working
transitive
- The farmer harnessed the horse before the morning plow.
- She quickly harnessed the mule to pull the cart.
- The trainer harnessed the horse for a long ride across the fields.
- Before starting, they harnessed the donkey to carry the load.
- He carefully harnessed the horses for the carriage ride.