nounπShareA support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim."The bicycle wheel had several broken spokes, making it wobble when I tried to ride it. "partvehiclemachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projecting handle of a steering wheel."He gripped the steering wheel by its spokes to make a sharp turn. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rung of a ladder."The little boy carefully climbed the wooden ladder, making sure to step on each of the spokes. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device for fastening the wheel of a vehicle to prevent it from turning when going downhill."This definition of "spokes" is incorrect. Spokes are the rods connecting the hub to the rim of a wheel. Here's a correct sentence reflecting the actual meaning of "spokes": "The bicycle spokes were shiny and new, reflecting the sunlight as I rode." "vehiclepartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the outlying points in a hub-and-spoke model of transportation."The small regional airport served as one of the main airline's spokes, connecting passengers to larger cities. "vehiclesystemplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish (a wheel) with spokes."The bicycle maker spokes the new wheels before attaching them to the frame. "partmachinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
