ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs ˈtækəl keep in check rule one's temper exploit the power of harness natural forces and resources put a harness harness the horse control and direct with or as if by reins rein a horse 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 a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)