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“Yokes” or “Yolks”

yokes / yolks are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

yokes y·OW·k·s

  • nounfabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment.
  • nounan oppressive power.
  • nouna pair of draft animals joined by a yoke.
  • nounsupport consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end.
  • nouna connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together.
  • nounstable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team.
  • verbbecome joined or linked together.
  • verblink with or as with a yoke.
  • verbput a yoke on or join with a yoke.

yolks y·OW·k·s

  • nounnutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg).
Usage

Examples in context

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“yokes”

  • …apparently makes Rhiannon bear the yokes of his horses, while Pryderi…
  • …"yoke", long: "pen", and extra-long: "yokes".

“yolks”

  • …for these pastries was egg yolks.

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