harness

• Nom désignant un ensemble de sangles et d'accessoires servant à atteler un cheval à une voiture ou à une charrue, ou un dispositif similaire utilisé pour la sécurité ou le contrôle.

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.

   Harnais (équipement pour animaux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesequipmentgearriggingtacktackle

2. Safety equipmentB1formal

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

   Harnais de sécurité

   • 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.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de contrôler et d'exploiter une ressource, une énergie ou une capacité à des fins spécifiques, ou encore d'atteler un animal à un véhicule ou à un outil.

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.

   Exploiter et maîtriser

   • 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.

   Synonymeschannelcontrolemployexploittapuseutilize

   Antonymesneglectsquanderwaste

2. Attach with a harnessB1formal

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

   Harnacher

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

   Synonymeshitchyoke

   Antonymesfreereleaseunharnessunhitchunyoke