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Definition or meaning of the English word Yoke
To put a yoke on; to join in or with a yoke; as; to yoke oxen; or pair of oxen. (v. t.).
To be joined or associated; to be intimately connected; to consort closely; to mate. (v. i.).
To enslave; to bring into bondage; to restrain; to confine. (v. t.).
A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together. (n.).
To couple; to join with another. (v. t.).
A portion of the working day; as; to work two yokes; that is; to work both portions of the day; or morning and afternoon. (n.).
The quantity of land plowed in a day by a yoke of oxen. (n.).
Two animals yoked together; a couple; a pair that work together. (n.).
A mark of servitude; hence; servitude; slavery; bondage; service. (n.).
A band shaped to fit the shoulders or the hips; and joined to the upper full edge of the waist or the skirt. (n.).
A tie securing two timbers together; not used for part of a regular truss; but serving a temporary purpose; as to provide against unusual strain. (n.).
A bent crosspiece connecting two other parts. (n.).
A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships. (n.).
A frame or convex piece by which a bell is hung for ringing it. (n.).
A frame worn on the neck of an animal; as a cow; a pig; a goose; to prevent passage through a fence. (n.).
A frame of wood fitted to a person's shoulders for carrying pails; etc.; suspended on each side; as; a milkmaid's yoke. (n.).
A frame or piece resembling a yoke; as in use or shape. (n.).
Fig.: That which connects or binds; a chain; a link; a bond connection. (n.).
Translations for the English word Yoke
French Translation for the English word Yoke is joug[Noun] Spanish Translation for the English word Yoke is sojuzgar German Translation for the English word Yoke is Joch (n)[Noun] Portuguese Translation for the English word Yoke is jugo, canga[Noun]
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