Oxbow vs. Yoke

Oxbownoun

A U-shaped piece of wood used as a collar for an ox, the upper parts fastened to its yoke

Oxbownoun

A meander in a river; the land enclosed by such a loop

Oxbownoun

A frame of wood, bent into the shape of the letter U, and embracing an ox's neck as a kind of collar, the upper ends passing through the bar of the yoke; also, anything so shaped, as a bend in a river.

Oxbownoun

the land inside an oxbow bend in a river

Oxbownoun

a U-shaped curve in a stream

Oxbownoun

a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox

Oxbow

An oxbow is a U-shaped metal pole (or larger wooden frame) that fits the underside and the sides of the neck of an ox or bullock. A bow pin holds it in place.

Yokenoun

Frame around the neck, and related senses.

Yokenoun

A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at the heads or necks enabling them to pull a plough, cart etc.

Yokenoun

A frame or convex crosspiece from which a bell is hung.

Yokenoun

Any of various linking or supporting objects that resemble a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar etc.

Yokenoun

A frame worn on the neck of an animal, such as a cow, pig, or goose, to prevent passage through a fence.

Yokenoun

A pole carried on the neck and shoulders of a person, used for carrying a pair of buckets, etc., one at each end of the pole.

Yokenoun

(nautical) A fitting placed across the head of the rudder with a line attached at each end by which a boat may be steered. In modern use it is primarily found in sailing canoes and kayaks.

Yokenoun

(electronics) The electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube.

Yokenoun

The part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders, or the hips, from which the rest of the garment hangs, and which is often distinguished by having a double thickness of material, or decorative flourishes.

Yokenoun

(aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; now specifically, the control column.

Yokenoun

(video games) A similar device used as a game controller.

Yokenoun

(glassblowing) A Y-shaped stand used to support a blowpipe or punty while reheating in the glory hole.

Yokenoun

(bodybuilding) Well-developed muscles of the neck and shoulders.

Yokenoun

Pair of harnessed draught animals, and related senses.

Yokenoun

A pair of animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something.

Yokenoun

A horse and cart, a carriage; now generally, a car or other vehicle.

Yokenoun

A miscellaneous object; a gadget.

Yokenoun

Pill of a psychoactive drug.

Yokenoun

Extended uses and quantities.

Yokenoun

An area of arable land, especially specifically consisting of a quarter of a suling, or around 50-60 acres.

Yokenoun

(figuratively) A burden; something which oppresses or restrains a person.

Yokenoun

A bond of love, especially marriage, otherwise, any kind of friendship.

Yokenoun

An amount of work done with draught animals, lasting about half a day; a shift of work.

Yokeverb

To link or to join.

Yokeverb

To unite, to connect.

Yokeverb

To enslave; to bring into bondage; to restrain; to confine.

Yokenoun

A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together.

Yokenoun

A frame or piece resembling a yoke, as in use or shape.

Yokenoun

Fig.: That which connects or binds; a chain; a link; a bond connection.

Yokenoun

A mark of servitude; hence, servitude; slavery; bondage; service.

Yokenoun

Two animals yoked together; a couple; a pair that work together.

Yokenoun

The quantity of land plowed in a day by a yoke of oxen.

Yokenoun

A portion of the working day; as, to work two yokes, that is, to work both portions of the day, or morning and afternoon.

Yokenoun

A clamp or similar piece that embraces two other parts to hold or unite them in their respective or relative positions, as a strap connecting a slide valve to the valve stem, or the soft iron block or bar permanently connecting the pole pieces of an electromagnet, as in a dynamo.

Yokeverb

To put a yoke on; to join in or with a yoke; as, to yoke oxen, or pair of oxen.

Yokeverb

To couple; to join with another.

Yokeverb

To enslave; to bring into bondage; to restrain; to confine.

Yokeverb

To be joined or associated; to be intimately connected; to consort closely; to mate.

Yokenoun

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

Yokenoun

an oppresssive power;

Yokenoun

two items of the same kind

Yokenoun

a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke;

Yokenoun

support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end

Yokenoun

a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

Yokenoun

stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team

Yokeverb

become joined or linked together

Yokeverb

link with or as with a yoke;

Yokeverb

put a yoke on or join with a yoke;

Yokenoun

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull.

Yokenoun

used to refer to something regarded as oppressive or restrictive

Yokenoun

(in ancient Rome) an arch of three spears representing a yoke, under which a defeated army was made to march.

Yokenoun

a pair of animals yoked together

Yokenoun

the amount of land that one pair of oxen could plough in a day.

Yokenoun

a part of a garment that fits over the shoulders and to which the main part of the garment is attached

Yokenoun

a frame fitting over the neck and shoulders of a person, used for carrying pails or baskets.

Yokenoun

the crossbar of a rudder.

Yokenoun

a bar of soft iron between the poles of an electromagnet.

Yokenoun

a control lever in an aircraft.

Yokenoun

a thing whose name one cannot recall, does not know, or does not wish to specify

Yokeverb

put a yoke on (a pair of animals); couple or attach with or to a yoke

Yokeverb

cause (two people or things) to be joined in a close relationship

Yokeverb

attack, especially by strangling

Yoke

A yoke is a wooden beam normally used between a pair of oxen or other animals to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs, as oxen usually do; some yokes are fitted to individual animals. There are several types of yoke, used in different cultures, and for different types of oxen.