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yoke

The English word “yoke” has 37 meanings listed here.

  1. Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
  2. A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.
  3. Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke (sense 1.1); a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
  4. A pole carried on the neck and shoulders of a person, used for carrying a pair of buckets, etc., one at each end of the pole; a carrying pole.
  5. Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column.
  6. A similar device used as a game controller.
  7. Well-developed muscles of the neck and shoulders.
  8. The part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders or the hips from which the rest of the garment hangs, and which is often distinguished by having a double thickness of material, or decorative flourishes.
  9. Originally, a metal piece connecting the poles of a magnet or electromagnet; later, a part of magnetic circuit (such as in a generator or motor) not surrounded by windings (“wires wound around the cores of electrical transformers”).
  10. The electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube.
  11. A Y-shaped stand used to support a blowpipe or punty while reheating in the glory hole.
  12. A fitting placed across the head of the rudder with a line attached at each end by which a boat may be steered; in modern use it is primarily found in sailing canoes and kayaks.
  13. A frame or convex crosspiece from which a bell is hung.
  14. A collar placed on the neck of a conquered person or prisoner to restrain movement.
  15. A frame placed on the neck of an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
  16. Chiefly in pass under the yoke: a raised yoke (sense 1.1), or a symbolic yoke formed from two spears installed upright in the ground with another spear connecting their tops, under which a defeated army was made to march as a sign of subjugation.
  17. Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
  18. A pair of draught animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something.
  19. A pair of things linked in some way.
  20. A carriage, a horse and cart; (by extension, generally) a car or other vehicle.
  21. A miscellaneous object; a gadget.
  22. A chap, a fellow.
  23. A pill of a psychoactive drug.
  24. Senses relating to quantities, and other extended uses.
  25. An area of arable land, specifically one consisting of a quarter of a suling, or around 50–60 acres (20–24 hectares); hence, a small manor or piece of land.
  26. An amount of work done with draught animals, lasting about half a day; (by extension) an amount or shift of any work.
  27. A bond of love, especially marriage; also, a bond of friendship or partnership; an obligation or task borne by two or more people.
  28. Something which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.
  29. To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal.
  30. To put (one's arm or arms) around someone's neck, waist, etc.; also, to surround (someone's neck, waist, etc.) with one's arms.
  31. To put (something) around someone's neck like a yoke; also, to surround (someone's neck) with something.
  32. To place a collar on the neck of (a conquered person or prisoner) to restrain movement.
  33. To place a frame on the neck of (an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose) to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
  34. To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
  35. To be joined to (another person) in wedlock (often with the implication that it is a burdensome state); to be or become married to (someone).
  36. To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
  37. To be or become joined in wedlock; to be married, to wed.
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