Definition of yoke

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Yoke (n.) A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.

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Conjugate :: Conjugate (a.) United in pairs; yoked together; coupled.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A frame of wood fitted to a person's shoulders for carrying pails, etc., suspended on each side; as, a milkmaid's yoke..
Unyoked :: Unyoked (a.) Licentious; unrestrained.
Abjugate :: Abjugate (v. t.) To unyoke.
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..
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..
Adjugate :: Adjugate (v. t.) To yoke to.
Yokemate :: Yokemate (n.) Same as Yokefellow.
Unyoked :: Unyoked (a.) Not yet yoked; not having worn the yoke.
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 (n.) Two animals yoked together; a couple; a pair that work together.
Outspan :: Outspan (v. t. & i.) To unyoke or disengage, as oxen from a wagon..
Yokefellow :: Yokefellow (n.) An associate or companion in, or as in; a mate; a fellow; especially, a partner in marriage..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) The quantity of land plowed in a day by a yoke of oxen.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A frame or convex piece by which a bell is hung for ringing it. See Illust. of Bell.
Unteam :: Unteam (v. t.) To unyoke a team from.
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) The U-shaped piece which embraces the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke.
Rokee :: Rokee (n.) Parched Indian corn, pounded up and mixed with sugar; -- called also yokeage..
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..
Disyoke :: Disyoke (v. t.) To unyoke; to free from a yoke; to disjoin.
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