Harness
WordNet
noun
(1) Stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
(2) A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
verb
(3) Keep in check
"Rule one's temper"
(4) Exploit the power of
"Harness natural forces and resources"
(5) Put a harness
"Harness the horse"
(6) Control and direct with or as if by reins
"Rein a horse"