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1 a: a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together b: an arched device formerly laid on the neck of a defeated person c: a frame fitted to a person's shoulders to carry a load in two equal portions d: a bar by which the end of the tongue of a wagon or carriage is suspended from the collars of the harness e
(1): a crosspiece on the head of a boat's rudder
(2): an airplane control operating the elevators and ailerons f: a frame from which a bell is hung g: a clamp or similar piece that embraces two parts to hold or unite them in position2plural usually yoke : two animals yoked or worked together3 a
(1): an oppressive agency
(2): servitude
, bondage b: tie
, link
; especially : marriage4: a fitted or shaped piece at the top of a skirt or at the shoulder of various garments
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