Definition of Yoke

an attachment for two animals side by side with a bar across the top of their necks and each loop around their heads

Examples of Yoke in a sentence

Pioneers put their oxen’s heads through the rings of the yoke with the attached straps stretched up to the wagon.  🔊

In order to plow his field, a yoke around the horses’ heads made it easier for the farmer to lead his team straight down the rows of crops.  🔊

After the yoke was fixed around the heads of the animals, they were led away from the rest of the pack.  🔊

A small yoke was used for the two lead dogs in the dog sled race allowing them to run together.  🔊

Movement was limited for the pair of horses after the bar and rings of the yoke restricted them from traveling left or right.  🔊

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