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Yoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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yoke

 

[ jษ™สŠk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart they are to pull.

Synonyms

gear, harness, tackle

Examples of usage

  • The oxen were harnessed together with a yoke to plow the field.
  • The farmer used a yoke to connect the horses to the wagon.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A burden or an oppressive force.

Synonyms

burden, constraint, oppression

Examples of usage

  • She felt the yoke of responsibility weighing heavily on her shoulders.
  • The people sought to break free from the yoke of tyranny.
Context #3 | Verb

figurative

To join or link together.

Synonyms

combine, connect, unite

Examples of usage

  • The two organizations yoked together for a common cause.
  • The treaty yoked the two nations in a mutual defense pact.

Translations

Translations of the word "yoke" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‚เค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Joch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jarzmo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใณใ (kubiki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joug

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yugo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyunduruk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ์— (meong-e)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠุฑ (neir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jho

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jarmo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝญ (รจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jaram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะนั‹ะฝั‚าฑั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ (ghleti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boyunduruq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yugo

Word origin

The word 'yoke' has Old English and Germanic origins, related to the word 'geoc', meaning a wooden bar used to join animals together when working. Historically, the yoke was a symbol of servitude or oppression, as it restrained and controlled the animals. Over time, the term has evolved to represent any form of burden or constraint, both literal and figurative.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,532 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.