harness

• Ein Substantiv, das die Gesamtheit der Riemen und Vorrichtungen bezeichnet, mit denen ein Zugtier an einen Wagen oder Pflug gespannt wird, sowie eine entsprechende Vorrichtung zur Sicherung oder Kontrolle, etwa ein Sicherheitsgurt oder eine Haltevorrichtung.

A noun referring to a set of straps and fittings used to attach a horse to a cart or plow, or a similar apparatus used for safety or control purposes.

1. Equipment for animalsB1formal

   A set of straps and fittings used to attach a horse or other animal to a cart, plow, or carriage.

   Geschirr

   • The farmer put the harness on the horse before plowing.
   • She adjusted the harness to fit the pony comfortably.
   • The leather harness was old but still strong.

   Synonymeequipmentgearriggingtacktackle

2. Safety equipmentB1formal

   A system of straps worn by a person to secure them in a high place or to prevent falling.

   Auffanggurt

   • The climber wore a safety harness while scaling the cliff.
   • Construction workers must wear a harness on the scaffolding.
   • He checked his harness before jumping out of the plane.

• Deutsches Verb, das bezeichnet, eine Ressource, Energie oder Fähigkeit zu kontrollieren und für einen bestimmten Zweck zu nutzen oder nutzbar zu machen. Es kann auch bedeuten, ein Tier anzuspannen oder etwas geschickt zu lenken.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling and utilizing a resource, energy, or ability for a specific purpose.

1. Control and useB2formal

   To control and make use of something, especially natural resources or energy.

   Nutzen

   • We need to harness solar energy more efficiently.
   • The company harnessed the power of wind to generate electricity.
   • They are trying to harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

   Synonymechannelcontrolemployexploittapuseutilize

   Antonymeneglectsquanderwaste

2. Attach with a harnessB1formal

   To put a harness on an animal, such as a horse, to prepare it for work or riding.

   Anschirren

   • The farmer harnessed the horses to the plow.
   • She harnessed the dog to the sled.
   • He carefully harnessed the pony before the ride.

   Synonymehitchyoke

   Antonymefreereleaseunharnessunhitchunyoke