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harnessing Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: HH AA1 R N AH0 S IH0 NG

What Does Harnessing Mean?

As a verb, harnessing means present participle and gerund of harness. As a noun, it means The materials used to harness an animal.

Harnessing Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of harness

Harnessing as a Noun

  1. The materials used to harness an animal.

Verb

  1. To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain.

    They harnessed the horse to the post.

  2. To capture, control or put to use.

    Imagine what might happen if it were possible to harness solar energy fully.

  3. To equip with armour.

Synonyms of Harnessing

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Antonyms of Harnessing

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Harnessing in a Sentence

They harnessed the horse to the post.

Imagine what might happen if it were possible to harness solar energy fully.

Word Forms & Grammar

harnessing

harnessing (plural harnessings)

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