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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..

Unyoke :: Unyoke (v. t.) To part; to disjoin; to disconnect.

Poke :: Poke (n.) A contrivance to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences. It consists of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward..

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 bent crosspiece connecting two other parts.

Unteam :: Unteam (v. t.) To unyoke a team from.

Yokefellow :: Yokefellow (n.) An associate or companion in, or as in; a mate; a fellow; especially, a partner in marriage..

Yokelet :: Yokelet (n.) A small farm; -- so called as requiring but one yoke of oxen to till it.

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..

Yokemate :: Yokemate (n.) Same as Yokefellow.

Yoke :: Yoke (n.) Two animals yoked together; a couple; a pair that work together.

Yoke :: Yoke (n.) Fig.: That which connects or binds; a chain; a link; a bond connection.

Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together.

Yoke :: 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.

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..

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..

Unconscious :: Unconscious (a.) Having no knowledge by experience; -- followed by of; as, a mule unconscious of the yoke..

Yoked :: Yoked (imp. & p. p.) of Yok.

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