harness

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/ˈhɑːr.nəs/

noun
a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object

harness in a sentence

  • “We must harness the skill and creativity of our workforce.”
  • “a safety harness”
  • “a baby harness”
  • “a parachute harness”

What does “harness” mean?

harness (noun) means a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object. It is pronounced /ˈhɑːr.nəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "harness" mean?
harness (noun) means: a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
How do you pronounce "harness"?
"harness" is pronounced /ˈhɑːr.nəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "harness" in a sentence?
Here is "harness" used in a sentence: We must harness the skill and creativity of our workforce.

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