Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Yoke.
How to pronounce yoke:
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Yoke - as a noun
Fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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An oppressive power
Example: "Under the yoke of a tyrant"
Two items of the same kind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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A pair of draft animals joined by a yoke
Example: "Pulled by a yoke of oxen"
Support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end
A connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couplingStable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team
Yoke - as a verb
Example Sentences
"He gently placed the yoke on the oxen's shoulders."
"The farmer used a wooden yoke to harness the horses together."
"The weight of the yoke felt heavy on his neck."
"She carried the water bucket effortlessly with a pole yoke."
"In some cultures, marriage is seen as a yoke that binds two families together."
Word Game Points
Is YOKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yoke is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YOKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is YOKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yoke is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYOKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is YOKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yoke is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYOKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
