Examples of “harness” in a Sentence

noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.

• The dog pulled hard against its harness.
• Rock climbers always double-check their harness before a climb.
• The toddler sat happily in her car seat, held in by a padded harness.

verb To bring something powerful under control so it can be put to use.

• The dam harnesses the river to generate electricity.
• The coach helped him harness his natural talent.
• Farmers in the valley harness the strong wind to power their machines.