yoke
1. yoke \'yo-k\ n or yokes also yoke [ME yok, fr. OE geoc; akin to OHG joh
yoke, L jugum, Gk] pl zygon, L jungere to join 1a: a wooden bar or frame
by which two draft animals (as oxen) are joined a t the heads or necks for
working together 1b: an arched device formerly laid upon the neck of a
defeated person 1c: a frame fitted to a person's shoulders to carry a load
in two equal por tions 1d: a bar by which the end of the tongue of a wagon
or carriage is suspende d from the collars of the harness 1e1: a crosspiece
on the head of a boat's rudder 1e2: an airplane lever operating the
elevators and the ailerons 1f: a frame from which a bell is hung 1g: a
clamp or similar piece that embraces two parts to hold or unite them in
position pl 2: tow animals yoked or worked together 3a1: an oppressive
agency 3a2: SERVITUDE, BONDAGE 3b: TIE, LINK; esp : MARRIAGE 4: a fitted
or shaped piece at the top of a skirt or at the shoulder of var ious
garments
2. yoke vt 1a1: to put a yoke on 1a2: to join in or with a yoke 1b: to
attach a draft animal to; also : to attach (a draft animal) to something
2: to join as if by a yoke 3: to put to work : to become joined or linked