Definition of Harnessed

Adjective: harnessed haa(r)-nist

Brought under control and put to use
"electricity from the harnessed Colorado River"; "the harnessed power of the atom"

Verb: harness haa(r)-nus [N. Amer], haa(r)-nis [Brit]

(animal husbandry) put a harness
"harness the horse";
- tackle
Exploit the power of
"harness natural forces and resources"
Control and direct with or as if by reins
"harness a horse";
- rein in, draw rein, rein
Keep in check
"harness one's temper";
- rule, rein