Here is the requested information for "spoke":
Spoke
- Parts of Speech: noun, verb
- Definitions:
- (noun) each of the bars or wire rods connecting the center of a wheel to its outer edge.
- (verb) say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling.
- Pronunciations:
- Origin and Usage: The word "spoke" originated from the Old English spāca, meaning "spoke of a wheel". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the rods connecting the center of a wheel to its outer edge. The verb form of "spoke" has been used since the 16th century to refer to conveying information or expressing feelings.
- Synonyms:
- (noun) bar, rod, stave, spokelet
- (verb) say, talk, converse, communicate, express
- Related Words:
- spoil
- spook
- spore
- spout
- spurn
- Example Sentences:
- The bicycle wheel had 32 spokes.
- He spoke about his experience at the conference.