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Unyoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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unyoke

 

[ สŒnหˆjoสŠk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal husbandry

To unyoke means to detach or remove a yoke from an animal, typically an ox or a horse. The yoke is a wooden beam used to join a pair of animals together, allowing them to pull heavy loads. Unyoking is thus an important process when the work is done or if the animals need rest. It symbolizes freedom for the animals from labor. This action is common in farming communities where draft animals are used.

Synonyms

detach, remove, take off.

Examples of usage

  • After a long day plowing, the farmer decided to unyoke the oxen.
  • The handler carefully unyoked the horses from the carriage.
  • Once the team of mules had finished their work, they were unyoked for the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "unyoke" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desunir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค— เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abspannen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memisahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะท'ั”ะดะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odล‚ฤ…czyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desunir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpojit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpojiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklopiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ losna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desunir

Etymology

The term 'unyoke' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which denotes reversal or negation, and the word 'yoke', which originates from the Old English 'geoc', meaning a device for joining together. The concept of a yoke dates back to ancient agricultural practices where animals were paired to work together in plowing fields or pulling carts. The historical significance of yokes in agriculture is profound, as they allowed for more efficient farming practices. Over time, the use of the word 'unyoke' has expanded metaphorically to signify releasing or freeing oneself or others from constraints or burdens, reflecting the essential liberation that comes with the physical act of removing a yoke from an animal.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,818, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.