harness
US /ˈhɑːr.nəs/
UK /ˈhɑːr.nəs/
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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.
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The dog wore a special harness for its training.
O cão usava um arnês especial para seu treinamento.
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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.
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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.
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aproveitar, utilizar
control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy
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Scientists are working to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Cientistas estão trabalhando para aproveitar a energia solar de forma mais eficiente.
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The project aims to harness the power of the wind.
O projeto visa aproveitar o poder do vento.