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in de echt verbinden (huwelijk) — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • yoke noun A wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.

Senses

in de echt verbinden (huwelijk) is used for these senses in English:

  • yoke To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.

yoke — full definition

  1. noun A wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.
  2. noun The part of a garment that fits around the shoulders or hips, from which the rest hangs.
  3. noun Figuratively, a burden, bond, or restraint imposed on someone, such as oppression or an obligation.
  4. verb To join two draught animals together with a yoke, or attach them to a cart or plough.
  5. verb To link or unite two things or people closely, often in a way that feels restrictive.

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