harness

US /ˈhɑːr.nəs/
UK /ˈhɑːr.nəs/
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1.

arreio, arnês

a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and by which it pulls it

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The farmer put the harness on the horse before plowing the field.
O fazendeiro colocou o arreio no cavalo antes de arar o campo.
The dog wore a special harness for its training.
O cão usava um arnês especial para seu treinamento.
2.

cinto de segurança, arnês

a safety device consisting of straps and buckles, used to secure a person to prevent falling or injury

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Always wear a safety harness when climbing.
Sempre use um cinto de segurança ao escalar.
The child was secured in a car seat with a five-point harness.
A criança estava presa na cadeirinha com um cinto de cinco pontos.
1.

arrear, enganchar

put a harness on (a horse or other draft animal)

:
He quickly harnessed the oxen to the cart.
Ele rapidamente arreou os bois à carroça.
The horses were harnessed and ready for the race.
Os cavalos estavam arreios e prontos para a corrida.
2.

aproveitar, utilizar

control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy

:
Scientists are working to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Cientistas estão trabalhando para aproveitar a energia solar de forma mais eficiente.
The project aims to harness the power of the wind.
O projeto visa aproveitar o poder do vento.