yoke

Plural: yokes

Noun

• fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
• an oppressive power
  • "under the yoke of a tyrant"
  • "they threw off the yoke of domination"
• two items of the same kind
• a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke
  • "pulled by a yoke of oxen"
• support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end
• a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
• stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• A pole carried on the neck and shoulders of a person, used for carrying a pair of buckets, etc., one at each end of the pole; a carrying pole.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column.
• A similar device used as a game controller.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• Well-developed muscles of the neck and shoulders.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• The part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders or the hips from which the rest of the garment hangs, and which is often distinguished by having a double thickness of material, or decorative flourishes.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• Originally, a metal piece connecting the poles of a magnet or electromagnet; later, a part of magnetic circuit (such as in a generator or motor) not surrounded by windings (“wires wound around the cores of electrical transformers”).
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• The electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• A Y-shaped stand used to support a blowpipe or punty while reheating in the glory hole.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• A fitting placed across the head of the rudder with a line attached at each end by which a boat may be steered; in modern use it is primarily found in sailing canoes and kayaks.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
• A frame or convex crosspiece from which a bell is hung.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• A collar placed on the neck of a conquered person or prisoner to restrain movement.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• A frame placed on the neck of an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
• Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
• Chiefly in pass under the yoke: a raised yoke, or a symbolic yoke formed from two spears installed upright in the ground with another spear connecting their tops, under which a defeated army was made to march as a sign of subjugation.
• Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
• A pair of draught animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something.
• Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
• A pair of things linked in some way.
• Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
• A carriage, a horse and cart; (by extension, generally) a car or other vehicle.
• Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
• A miscellaneous object; a gadget.
• Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
• A chap, a fellow.
• Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
• A pill of a psychoactive drug.
• Senses relating to quantities, and other extended uses.
• An area of arable land, specifically one consisting of a quarter of a suling, or around 50–60 acres (20–24 hectares); hence, a small manor or piece of land.
• Senses relating to quantities, and other extended uses.
• An amount of work done with draught animals, lasting about half a day; (by extension) an amount or shift of any work.
• Senses relating to quantities, and other extended uses.
• A bond of love, especially marriage; also, a bond of friendship or partnership; an obligation or task borne by two or more people.
• Senses relating to quantities, and other extended uses.
• Something which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.
• Misspelling of yolk.

Verb

Verb Forms: yoked, yoking, yokes

• To join with a yoke; to connect or unite.
• become joined or linked together
• link with or as with a yoke
  • "yoke the oxen together"
• put a yoke on or join with a yoke
  • "Yoke the draft horses together"
• To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal.
• To put (one's arm or arms) around someone's neck, waist, etc.; also, to surround (someone's neck, waist, etc.) with one's arms.
• To put (something) around someone's neck like a yoke; also, to surround (someone's neck) with something.
• To place a collar on the neck of (a conquered person or prisoner) to restrain movement.
• To place a frame on the neck of (an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose) to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
• To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
• To bring into or keep (someone) in bondage or a state of submission; to enslave or subject to wage slavery; to confine, to restrain; to oppress, to subjugate.
• To be joined to (another person) in wedlock (often with the implication that it is a burdensome state); to be or become married to (someone).
• To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
• To be or become joined in wedlock; to be married, to wed.

Examples

• He managed to YOKE two smaller words together, creating a longer, high-scoring play.
• to work two yokes

Synonyms

brace, couple, couplet, coupling, distich, duad, duet, duo, dyad, link, pair, span, twain, twosome, control wheel, milkmaid's yoke, pingo, shoulder pole, yokibus

Antonyms

unyoke

Anagrams of yoke