noun
Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
Senses relating to a pair of harnessed draught animals.
Senses relating to quantities, and other extended uses.
verb
To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal.
To put (one's arm or arms) around someone's neck, waist, etc.; also, to surround (someone's neck, waist, etc.) with one's arms.
To put (something) around someone's neck like a yoke; also, to surround (someone's neck) with something.
To place a collar on the neck of (a conquered person or prisoner) to restrain movement.
To place a frame on the neck of (an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose) to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier.
To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
To bring into or keep (someone) in bondage or a state of submission; to enslave or subject to wage slavery; to confine, to restrain; to oppress, to subjugate.
To be joined to (another person) in wedlock (often with the implication that it is a burdensome state); to be or become married to (someone).
To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.
To be or become joined in wedlock; to be married, to wed.
noun
Misspelling of yolk.