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to harness
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to secure and connect an animal to equipment like a plow, carriage, or sled for controlled movement or work
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resulting in suffering or adversity
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to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose
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keep in check
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control and direct with or as if by reins
Harness
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a piece of equipment that fits around an animal's body, typically a dog or cat, and is used to secure and control the animal
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a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place
Example
Before the carriage ride, the coachman harnessed the horses to the carriage.
She carefully harnessed her dog before taking him for a walk.
The farmer harnessed the horses to the plow to prepare the field for planting.
The sled dogs were harnessed to the sled in preparation for the race.
The trainer taught the new team member how to properly harness the oxen for farm work.
