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yoke

/jōk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does yoke mean?

noun, verb

A frame or beam for joining two animals together, typically oxen, to enable them to pull a plow or other load. To join or couple two things together, especially animals, so that they can be pulled or worked together.

Example

"The farmer used a yoke to connect the two oxen to the plow."

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