harness - noun

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

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

harness - verb

• put a harness
• exploit the power of
• control and direct with or as if by reins
• keep in check

harness - thesaurus

rein   rule   tackle