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yoke in Finnish

yoke in Finnish is [[niskalihas|niska-]] ja hartialihakset, kaarroke, ies — 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 Finnish

[[niskalihas|niska-]] ja hartialihakset
noun
(clothing) The part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders or the hips from which the rest of the garment hangs, and which is often distinguished by having a double thickness of material, or decorative flourishes. [from 19th c.]
kaarroke
noun
(clothing) The part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders or the hips from which the rest of the garment hangs, and which is often distinguished by having a double thickness of material, or decorative flourishes. [from 19th c.]
ies
noun
kalpa
noun
(agriculture) A frame placed on the neck of an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier. [from 16th c.]
kaulain
noun
(agriculture) A frame placed on the neck of an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier. [from 16th c.]
länget
noun
(agriculture) A frame placed on the neck of an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier. [from 16th c.]
kannatin
noun
(chiefly, US) A frame or convex crosspiece from which a bell is hung.
kiinnike
noun
(chiefly, US) A frame or convex crosspiece from which a bell is hung.
kela
noun
(electronics) The electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube. [from 19th c.]
poikkeutuskela
noun
(electronics) The electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube. [from 19th c.]
ohjaussauva
noun
(aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column. [from 20th c.]
ratti
noun
(aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column. [from 20th c.]
sauva
noun
(aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column. [from 20th c.]
panta
noun
A collar placed on the neck of a conquered person or prisoner to restrain movement.
pidike
noun
(glassblowing) A Y-shaped stand used to support a blowpipe or punty while reheating in the glory hole.
poikkipuu
noun
Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke (sense 1.1); a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
varren poikkipuu
noun
(nautical) A fitting placed across the head of the rudder with a line attached at each end by which a boat may be steered; in modern use it is primarily found in sailing canoes and kayaks. [from 18th c.]
pari
noun
(archaic) A pair of things linked in some way.
parivaljakko
noun
(archaic) A pair of things linked in some way.
parivaljakko
noun
(chiefly, historical) A pair of draught animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something.
tabu
noun
(Ireland, slang) A pill of a psychoactive drug.
ies
noun
Something which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.
taakka
noun
Something which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.
iestää
verb
To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal.
panna kaulaan
verb
To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal.
panna kaulain
verb
To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal.
panna länget
verb
To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal.
lähentää
verb
To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
yhdistää
verb
To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
panna kaulaan
verb
panna kaulain
verb
(agriculture) To place a frame on the neck of (an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose) to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
panna länget
verb
(agriculture) To place a frame on the neck of (an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose) to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
syleillä
verb
To put (one's arm or arms) around someone's neck, waist, etc.; also, to surround (someone's neck, waist, etc.) with one's arms.
ympäröidä käsillään
verb
To put (one's arm or arms) around someone's neck, waist, etc.; also, to surround (someone's neck, waist, etc.) with one's arms.
lähentyä
verb
To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
olla tekemisissä (+ genitive +) kanssa
verb
To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
veljeillä (+ genitive +) kanssa
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."

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."

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "yoke" in Finnish?

"yoke" in Finnish is [[niskalihas|niska-]] ja hartialihakset, kaarroke, ies. 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 Finnish, "yoke" is [[niskalihas|niska-]] ja hartialihakset, kaarroke, ies.

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

Yes — Finnish has 32 translations listed for "yoke": [[niskalihas|niska-]] ja hartialihakset, kaarroke, ies, kalpa, kaulain, länget.

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