harnessed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb put a harness
    tackle; harness.
    • harness the horse
  2. verb exploit the power of
    harness.
    • harness natural forces and resources
  3. verb control and direct with or as if by reins
    rein in; draw rein; harness; rein.
    • rein a horse
  4. verb keep in check
    rein; harness; rule.
    • rule one's temper
  5. adjective satellite brought under control and put to use
    • electricity from the harnessed Colorado River
    • the harnessed power of the atom

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