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harness

(v): put a harness

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(v): cause to be attached

(v): exploit the power of

(v): draw from; make good use of

(v): control and direct with or as if by reins

(v): exercise authoritative control or power over

(v): keep in check

(v): place limits on (extent or access)

(n): a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

(n): any device that bears the weight of another thing

(n): stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

(n): gear for a horse

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about 1 month ago brtom said:

... I learned to harness and hitch and work a team. Wendell Berry "A Native Hill"

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