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The definition of yoke

18 Definitions of: yoke

1. noun, a wooden frame, usually consisting of a bar with an oxbow or similar collar-like piece at either end, for attaching to the necks of a pair of draught animals, esp oxen, so that they can be worked as a team
2. noun, something resembling a yoke in form or function, such as a frame fitting over a person's shoulders for carrying buckets suspended at either end
3. noun, a fitted part of a garment, esp around the neck, shoulders, and chest or around the hips, to which a gathered, pleated, flared, or unfitted part is attached
4. noun, an immense oppressive force or burden
5. noun, a pair of oxen or other draught animals joined together by a yoke
6. noun, a part, esp one of relatively thick cross section, that secures two or more components so that they move together
7. noun, a crosshead that transmits the drive of an opposed piston engine from the upper of a pair of linked pistons to the crankshaft through a connecting rod
8. noun, a steel framework around the formwork during the casting of concrete
9. noun, nautical a crossbar fixed athwartships to the head of a rudderpost in a small boat, to which are attached ropes or cables for steering
10. noun, a Y-shaped cable, rope, or chain, used for holding, towing, etc
11. noun, (in the ancient world) a symbolic reconstruction of a yoke, consisting of two upright spears with a third lashed across them, under which conquered enemies were compelled to march, esp in Rome
12. noun, a mark, token, or symbol of slavery, subjection, or suffering
13. noun, a link, tie, or bond
14. noun, a period of steady work, esp the time during which a ploughman and his team work at a stretch
15. noun, any device, unusual object, or gadget
16. verb, to secure or harness (a draught animal) to (a plough, vehicle, etc) by means of a yoke
17. verb, to join or be joined by means of a yoke; couple, unite, or link
18. verb, to oppress, burden, or enslave
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Synonyms:	tackle, connect, bond, oppression, slavery, bondage, servitude, service, burden, enslave	And more...

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