Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yoke

noun/verb
/joʊk/
Definition
A wooden beam used to join a pair of oxen or other draft animals to work together.
Examples
  • Farmers often use a yoke to help plow the fields with their oxen.
  • The metaphorical yoke of responsibility can weigh heavily on those in leadership positions.
Meaning
To yoke means to bind or link together, often used in farming to pair animals.
Synonyms
  • Harness
  • Coupling
  • Link