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yoke in Catalan

yoke in Catalan is cep, jou, coble — yoke means a wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.

yoke in Catalan

cep
noun
A collar placed on the neck of a conquered person or prisoner to restrain movement.
jou
noun
coble
noun
(chiefly, historical) A pair of draught animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something.
junyir
verb
To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
enjovar
verb
To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
júnyer
verb
To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.

What does "yoke" mean?

  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.
    "The farmer fitted the oxen with a heavy wooden yoke before ploughing the field."
  2. noun The part of a garment that fits around the shoulders or hips, from which the rest hangs.
    "The dress had an embroidered yoke across the shoulders."
  3. noun Figuratively, a burden, bond, or restraint imposed on someone, such as oppression or an obligation.
    "The country finally threw off the yoke of foreign rule."
  4. verb To join two draught animals together with a yoke, or attach them to a cart or plough.
    "They yoked the oxen at dawn before setting out to plough."
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yoke in a sentence

  • The farmer fitted the oxen with a heavy wooden yoke before ploughing the field.
  • The dress had an embroidered yoke across the shoulders.
  • The country finally threw off the yoke of foreign rule.
  • Marriage was described in the old text as "the marriage yoke."

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What is "yoke" in Catalan?

"yoke" in Catalan is cep, jou, coble. yoke means: A wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.

How do you use "yoke" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer fitted the oxen with a heavy wooden yoke before ploughing the field." In Catalan, "yoke" is cep, jou, coble.

Are there other ways to say "yoke" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 6 translations listed for "yoke": cep, jou, coble, junyir, enjovar, júnyer.

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