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harnessed

/hɑːrnɛsd/ verb · British & US
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What does harnessed mean?

verb

to control or direct (an animal, machine, or force) so as to make it produce a desired effect, or to use (a natural resource) in a way that makes it produce a desired effect.

Example

"The team harnessed the power of the wind to generate electricity."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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