What does YOKES mean?

Yokes Parts of Speech

Yokes is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, yokes refers to a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull. As a verb, yokes means to join two or more things together, especially in a way that restricts their movement.

Pronunciations

US: /joʊks/

UK: /jəʊks/

Origin and Usage

The word yokes comes from the Old English word geoc, which means "a yoke." The word has been used in English since the 12th century. Yokes have been used for centuries to harness the power of animals to pull heavy loads. The verb form of yokes has been used to describe the act of joining two or more things together since the 14th century.

Synonyms

As a noun, yokes can be synonymous with harness, collar, or bridle. As a verb, yokes can be synonymous with unite, connect, or link.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to yokes include jokes, pokes, and tokes.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The farmer attached the yokes to the oxen before they started plowing the field.
• As a verb: The company yokes together two different technologies to create a new product.