Yoke
01
a pair of similar items considered as a unit
Exempel
She displayed a yoke of vases on the mantel.
02
yoke, axelparti
a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist
Exempel
The denim jacket had a Western-style yoke across the back, giving it a rugged and authentic appearance.
Denimjackan hade ett ok i westernstil på ryggen, vilket gav den en robust och äkta framtoning.
03
a wooden or metal bar fastened across the necks of two draft animals to enable them to pull together
Exempel
They lifted the yoke carefully onto the oxen's shoulders.
04
a device that links two objects so they move together
Exempel
They installed a yoke to stabilize the rotating rods.
05
ok, bärredskap
a wooden frame or piece of equipment worn over the shoulders and neck to carry or support heavy loads
Exempel
The porter balanced the heavy crate on his shoulders using a yoke as he made his way through the crowded marketplace.
Bäraren balanserade den tunga lådan på sina axlar med hjälp av ett ok medan han tog sig genom den trånga marknaden.
06
a pair of draft animals joined together by a wooden crosspiece
Exempel
The yoke of bulls stood patiently in the field.
07
a form of oppressive control or domination
Exempel
He felt trapped under the yoke of strict societal expectations.
to yoke
01
to attach a yoke to draft animals
Exempel
He yoked the draft animals to the plow.
02
to link things together as if with a yoke
Exempel
The two carts were yoked together for transport.
03
to become connected or linked together
Exempel
The ideas yoked seamlessly to produce a cohesive argument.
