# harnessing

Pronunciation: US say "HAR-nis-ing" /ˈhɑɹ.nəs.ɪŋ/; say "HAH-nis-ing" UK /ˈhɑː.nəs.ɪŋ/, AUS /ˈhaː.nəs.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of harness. — present participle and gerund of harness
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of harness. Use it after "is" or "was", or as a noun for the act.
   - _The project is aimed at harnessing tidal energy along the rocky coast._
   - _Harnessing the team's enthusiasm will take a patient coach._

## Noun

2. The gear and materials used to put a harness on an animal.
   - Simple: The straps and other things used to put a harness on an animal.
   - _Every piece of harnessing in the stable was polished before the show._
   - _The museum displays a royal coach along with the harnessings of its six horses._

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