kaulain — meaning in English

English meaning

• collar noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
• 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

kaulain is used for these senses in English:

• yoke (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.]

collar — full definition

1. noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
2. noun A band placed around the neck of an animal for identification or control.
3. verb Informal: to catch, stop, or corner someone.

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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