Definitions for yoke

Definitions for (noun) yoke

Main entry: yoke

Definition: stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team


Main entry: yoke

Definition: fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment


Main entry: yoke, coupling

Definition: a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together


Main entry: yoke

Definition: support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end


Main entry: yoke

Definition: a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke

Usage: pulled by a yoke of oxen


Main entry: couple, couplet, distich, duad, duet, duo, dyad, twain, twosome, pair, yoke, span, brace

Definition: two items of the same kind


Main entry: yoke

Definition: an oppressive power

Usage: under the yoke of a tyrant; they threw off the yoke of domination


Definitions for (verb) yoke

Main entry: yoke

Definition: put a yoke on or join with a yoke

Usage: Yoke the draft horses together


Main entry: link, yoke

Definition: link with or as with a yoke

Usage: yoke the oxen together


Main entry: yoke

Definition: become joined or linked together


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