yoke
yoke
joʊk
yowk
British pronunciation
/jˈə‍ʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "yoke"in English

Yoke
01

a pair of similar items considered as a unit

yoke definition and meaning
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He wore a yoke of earrings.
The tailor stitched a yoke of cuffs onto the sleeves.
02

a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist

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What is a "yoke"?

A yoke is a structural design element in clothing that is typically made up of two or more layers of fabric and is used to add shape and structure to a garment. In shirts, the yoke is often located at the shoulders, where it connects the front and back panels of the shirt and can be either a single layer of fabric or a multi-layered construction. In pants, the yoke is located at the waistband and can be used to create a more comfortable and form-fitting fit around the hips. The yoke can be made from a variety of materials, such as cotton, denim, or leather, and can be decorated with details such as stitching, embroidery, or applique. Overall, the yoke is an important design element that can greatly impact the fit, comfort, and style of a garment.

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The shirt had a decorative yoke embellished with intricate embroidery, adding visual interest to the neckline.
She admired the tailored jacket with a contrasting yoke, which gave it a modern and stylish look.
03

a wooden or metal bar fastened across the necks of two draft animals to enable them to pull together

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The farmer fastened the oxen with a yoke before plowing the field.
Each pair of oxen wore a yoke to distribute the load evenly.
04

a device that links two objects so they move together

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The carpenter used a yoke to hold the planks firmly in place.
A yoke on the machine connected the two gears.
05

a wooden frame or piece of equipment worn over the shoulders and neck to carry or support heavy loads

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The laborers used a yoke to carry buckets of water from the well to the construction site.
In traditional cultures, women would often use a yoke to carry baskets of crops or firewood back from the fields.
06

a pair of draft animals joined together by a wooden crosspiece

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The farmer harnessed a yoke of oxen for plowing.
A yoke of horses pulled the carriage through the village.
07

a form of oppressive control or domination

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The people struggled under the yoke of tyranny.
Colonists rebelled against the yoke of foreign rule.
to yoke
01

to attach a yoke to draft animals

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The farmer yoked the oxen before plowing the field.
They yoked the horses to the cart.
02

to link things together as if with a yoke

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The engineer yoked the two machines to operate in sync.
They yoked the ropes to secure the load.
03

to become connected or linked together

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Their fates were yoked after the business merger.
The two rivers yoked to form a single channel.
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