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yoke noun

  /joʊk/ , /jəʊk/
  • A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.
  • Something which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.
 juk

yoke verb

  /joʊk/ , /jəʊk/
  • To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
 in de echt verbinden (huwelijk)
  • To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
 samenspannen
milkmaid's yoke
draagstok
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