plural yokes
Definition of yoke
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
b
: an arched device formerly laid on the neck of a defeated person
c
: a frame fitted to a person's shoulders to carry a load in two equal portions
d
: a bar by which the end of the tongue of a wagon or carriage is suspended from the collars of the harness
e(1)
: a crosspiece on the head of a boat's rudder
(2)
: an airplane control operating the elevators and ailerons
f
: a frame from which a bell is hung
g
: a clamp or similar piece that embraces two parts to hold or unite them in position
4
: a fitted or shaped piece at the top of a skirt or at the shoulder of various garments
yoke
verb
yoked; yoking
Definition of yoke (Entry 2 of 2)
1a(1)
: to put a yoke on
(2)
: to join in or with a yoke
b
: to attach a draft animal to
also
: to attach (a draft animal) to something
2
: to join as if by a yoke
3
: to put to work
: to become joined or linked
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The first known use of yoke was before the 12th century
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