Background for yokes

yokes

/joʊks/

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noun

Frame around the neck, and related senses.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully adjusted the yokes on the oxen before they started plowing the field. "

part structure animal agriculture machine

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noun

Pair of harnessed draught animals, and related senses.

Examples :

"The farmer checked the yokes to make sure they fit the oxen comfortably before plowing the field. "

animal agriculture vehicle

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noun

Extended uses and quantities.

Examples :

"Even though the farmer already owned two plows, the yokes of extra equipment proved useful during the busy harvest season. "

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verb

To link or to join.

Examples :

"The farmer yokes the oxen together to pull the plow. "

action group organization

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verb

To unite, to connect.

Examples :

"The project yokes together students from different backgrounds, encouraging them to learn from each other's experiences. "

group organization system

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verb

To enslave; to bring into bondage; to restrain; to confine.

Examples :

"The demanding workload yoked the young doctor, leaving him little time for his family and personal life. "

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