Definition of yoke

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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..

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Abjugate :: Abjugate (v. t.) To unyoke.
Yoke :: Yoke (v. t.) To put a yoke on; to join in or with a yoke; as, to yoke oxen, or pair of oxen..
Inspan :: Inspan (v. t. & i.) To yoke or harness, as oxen to a vehicle..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together.
Unyoked :: Unyoked (a.) Licentious; unrestrained.
Misyoke :: Misyoke (v. t.) To yoke improperly.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A frame or piece resembling a yoke, as in use or shape..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A bent crosspiece connecting two other parts.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) The quantity of land plowed in a day by a yoke of oxen.
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..
Adjugate :: Adjugate (v. t.) To yoke to.
Unconscious :: Unconscious (a.) Having no knowledge by experience; -- followed by of; as, a mule unconscious of the yoke..
Z :: Z () Z, the twenty-sixth and last letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. It is taken from the Latin letter Z, which came from the Greek alphabet, this having it from a Semitic source. The ultimate origin is probably Egyptian. Etymologically, it is most closely related to s, y, and j; as in glass, glaze; E. yoke, Gr. /, L. yugum; E. zealous, jealous. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 273, 274..
Heavy :: Heavy (superl.) Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive; hard to endure or accomplish; hence, grievous, afflictive; as, heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A mark of servitude; hence, servitude; slavery; bondage; service..
Jugal :: "Jugal (a.) Relating to a yoke, or to marriage..
Rokee :: Rokee (n.) Parched Indian corn, pounded up and mixed with sugar; -- called also yokeage..
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..
Tongue :: Tongue (n.) The pole of a vehicle; especially, the pole of an ox cart, to the end of which the oxen are yoked..
Conjugate :: Conjugate (a.) United in pairs; yoked together; coupled.
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