yoked

Meanings

• verb (transitive)

  Joined or coupled together, typically using ropes or chains.

  - "The oxen were yoked to the plow."
  - "The horses were yoked side by side."

• adjective

  Being in a state of subjection or servitude.

  - "The farmer's yoked animals worked tirelessly in the fields."
  - "The soldiers were yoked to their commanders' will."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yoked
oked , spoked , broked , okeded

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Variants

List of all variants of yoked that leads to same result
yoke , yoked , yokes , yoking

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Etymology

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Originating from Old English 'geocan' meaning 'to join' or 'to couple'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yoked' is also used in mathematics to describe a system of linear equations with the same set of variables.

2. In ancient Greece, athletes would compete in a 'yoke race', carrying a wooden yoke with two large pots attached to each end.

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Related Concepts

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1. harness: A set of straps, ropes, or other equipment used to attach a load to an animal or machine.

2. team: A group of animals, vehicles, or individuals working together to accomplish a common goal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'yoked' is often used metaphorically to describe a person or situation being bound or controlled. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello, 'yoking' him to his own destructive desires.

How to Memorize "yoked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a farmer connecting two oxen to a plow with ropes. Visualize the animals working together to pull the plow through the field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yoked' with the image of two oxen being harnessed to a plow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'You Can't Plow A Field Without A Yoke' to remember the meaning of 'yoked'.

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