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yoke in French

yoke in French is joug, manche, manche à balai — 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 French

joug
noun
manche
noun
(aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column. [from 20th c.]
manche à balai
noun
(aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column. [from 20th c.]

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."

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Frequently asked questions

What is "yoke" in French?

"yoke" in French is joug, manche, manche à balai. 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 French, "yoke" is joug, manche, manche à balai.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "yoke": joug, manche, manche à balai.

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