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Synonyms for harness

noun

tackle, gear, yoke, apparatus, bridle, accoutrements, rigging, fittings. see also bit 4, halter 1, saddle.

Parts of a horse's harness include: bellyband, terret, breeching, breeching strap, crupper, front, blind, crownpiece, overcheck, facepiece, cheekpiece, breast collar, breastband, throatlatch, bit, martingale, blinker, browband, noseband, neck strap, checkhook, overcheck rein, hipstrap, trace, tug, collar, collar pad, hame, surcingle;

in harness

at work, occupied, working; see busy 1.

in harness with

in cooperation with, associated with, joined to; see together 2.

verb

fetter, saddle, yoke, equip, outfit, bridle, hold in, leash, hitch up, control, limit, govern, fit out for work, cinch, tame, strap, domesticate, accouter, tackle, gear, collar, put in harness, rig up, rig out, furnish, enchain, tie, secure, rein in, curb, check, constrain, fit for electric power; see also bind 1, fasten 1, muzzle 1, 2, provide 1, restrain 1.

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