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1. Brought under control and put to use
   "electricity from the harnessed Colorado River"; "the harnessed power of the atom"

1. (animal husbandry) put a harness
   "harness the horse";
   - tackle
    
2. Exploit the power of
   "harness natural forces and resources"
    
3. Control and direct with or as if by reins
   "harness a horse";
   - rein in, draw rein, rein
    
4. Keep in check
   "harness one's temper";
   - rule, rein

See also: controlled

Type of: attach, command, control, exploit, hold back, keep, keep back, restrain, tap

Antonym: unharness

Encyclopedia: Harness, Illinois