Definition of yoke

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Yoke (n.) A frame worn on the neck of an animal, as a cow, a pig, a goose, to prevent passage through a fence..

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Haul :: Haul (v. t.) To pull apart, as oxen sometimes do when yoked..
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) The U-shaped piece which embraces the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke.
Subjugation :: Subjugate (v. t.) To subdue, and bring under the yoke of power or dominion; to conquer by force, and compel to submit to the government or absolute control of another; to vanquish..
Yokeage :: Yokeage (n.) See Rokeage.
Pass :: Pass (v. i.) To go; to move; to proceed; to be moved or transferred from one point to another; to make a transit; -- usually with a following adverb or adverbal phrase defining the kind or manner of motion; as, to pass on, by, out, in, etc.; to pass swiftly, directly, smoothly, etc.; to pass to the rear, under the yoke, over the bridge, across the field, beyond the border, etc..
Teamed :: Teamed (a.) Yoked in, or as in, a team..
Zygodactylous :: Zygodactylous (a.) Yoke-footed; having the toes disposed in pairs; -- applied to birds which have two toes before and two behind, as the parrot, cuckoo, woodpecker, etc..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A band shaped to fit the shoulders or the hips, and joined to the upper full edge of the waist or the skirt..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A bent crosspiece connecting two other parts.
Unyoked :: Unyoked (a.) Licentious; unrestrained.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A portion of the working day; as, to work two yokes, that is, to work both portions of the day, or morning and afternoon..
Outspan :: Outspan (v. t. & i.) To unyoke or disengage, as oxen from a wagon..
Pair :: Pair (n.) Two of a sort; a span; a yoke; a couple; a brace; as, a pair of horses; a pair of oxen..
Rokee :: Rokee (n.) Parched Indian corn, pounded up and mixed with sugar; -- called also yokeage..
Inspan :: Inspan (v. t. & i.) To yoke or harness, as oxen to a vehicle..
Yoke :: Yoke (v. t.) To couple; to join with another.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A frame worn on the neck of an animal, as a cow, a pig, a goose, to prevent passage through a fence..
Yoke :: Yoke (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..
Yoke :: Yoke (v. t.) To enslave; to bring into bondage; to restrain; to confine.
Yokemate :: Yokemate (n.) Same as Yokefellow.
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