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Yoke

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1.NounSenses 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.; a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose. Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke (sense 1.1); 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. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounA bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.
3.NounAny of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke (sense 1.1); 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. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
4.NounA 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. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
5.NounAny of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column.
6.NounA similar device used as a game controller.
7.Nounwell-developed muscles of the neck and shoulders.
8.NounThe 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.
9.NounOriginally, 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”).
10.NounThe electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube.
11.NounA Y-shaped stand used to support a blowpipe or punty while reheating in the glory hole.
12.NounA 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.
13.NounA frame or convex crosspiece from which a bell is hung.
14.NounA collar placed on the neck of a conquered person or prisoner to restrain movement. 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. Chiefly in pass under the yoke: a raised yoke (sense 1.1), 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.
15.NounA collar placed on the neck of a conquered person or prisoner to restrain movement.
16.NounA frame placed on the neck of an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
17.NounChiefly in pass under the yoke: a raised yoke (sense 1.1), 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.
18.NounSenses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals. A pair of draught animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something. A pair of things linked in some way. A carriage, a horse and cart; a car or other vehicle. A miscellaneous object; a gadget.
19.NounA pair of draught animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something.
20.NounA pair of things linked in some way.
21.NounA carriage, a horse and cart; a car or other vehicle.
22.NounA miscellaneous object; a gadget.
23.NounA chap, a fellow.
24.NounA pill of a psychoactive drug.
25.NounSenses 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. An amount of work done with draught animals, lasting about half a day; an amount or shift of any work.
"to work two yokes"
26.NounAn 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.
27.NounAn amount of work done with draught animals, lasting about half a day; an amount or shift of any work.
"to work two yokes"
28.NounA bond of love, especially marriage; also, a bond of friendship or partnership; an obligation or task borne by two or more people. Something which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.
29.NounA bond of love, especially marriage; also, a bond of friendship or partnership; an obligation or task borne by two or more people.
30.NounSomething which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.
31.VerbTo 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 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).
32.VerbTo 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.
33.VerbTo put (one's arm or arms) around someone's neck, waist, etc.; also, to surround (someone's neck, waist, etc.) with one's arms.
34.VerbTo put (something) around someone's neck like a yoke; also, to surround (someone's neck) with something.
35.VerbTo 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.
36.VerbTo place a collar on the neck of (a conquered person or prisoner) to restrain movement.
37.VerbTo 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.
38.VerbTo 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 confine, to restrain; to oppress, to subjugate.
39.VerbTo bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
40.VerbTo bring into or keep (someone) in bondage or a state of submission; to enslave or subject to confine, to restrain; to oppress, to subjugate.
41.VerbTo be joined to (another person) in wedlock (often with the implication that it is a burdensome state); to be or become married to (someone).
42.VerbTo 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.
43.VerbTo be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
44.VerbTo be or become joined in wedlock; to be married, to wed.
45.NounMisspelling of yolk.
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