Definition of yoke

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  • yoke is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • yoke is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • yoke is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of yoke

  • link with or as with a yoke (verb)

    Examples

    1. yoke the oxen together

    Synonyms

    1. link
  • two items of the same kind (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. brace
    2. couple
    3. couplet
    4. distich
    5. duad
    6. duet
    7. duo
    8. dyad
    9. pair
    10. span
    11. twain
    12. twosome
  • a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. coupling
  • an oppressive power (noun)

    Examples

    1. under the yoke of a tyrant
    2. they threw off the yoke of domination
  • a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke (noun)

    Examples

    1. pulled by a yoke of oxen
  • become joined or linked together (verb)
  • fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment (noun)
  • put a yoke on or join with a yoke (verb)
  • stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team (noun)
  • support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end (noun)

See definition of yoke in Merriam Webster