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spoke¹ Definition

spoke (spōk)

noun

  1. any of the braces or bars extending between the hub and the rim of a wheel
  2. a ladder rung
  3. any of the grips or handholds fixed along the rim of a ship's steering wheel

Etymology: ME < OE spaca, akin to Ger speiche: see spike

transitive verb spoked, spok·ing

to equip with or as with spokes

spoke² Definition

spoke (spōk)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

Archaic speak

spoke Synonyms

spoke

n.

spoke Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • butt: At the back end, the lighter rear hub and butted spokes are carried over from the big ' un.
  • join: To join Spokes... Read full article: ' Join Spokes!

Adjective modifier

  • radial: The wheel magnet attaches to conventional three crossed spoke pattern wheels, bladed or radial spokes may require an alternate spoke magnet.
  • stainless: Both wheels were rebuilt with stainless spokes by Brian Parsons of Fleet, Hampshire.
  • Red: Red Spokes can also advise on public transport options to get to the ride destination.
  • broken: During the week at Framlingham we had found 3 broken spokes on his back wheel, which we got fixed.
  • few: Mind you most people just don't have the patience to get a few solid spokes in their web of trust.

Preposition: on

wheel: We're like the spokes on a wheel, all radiating out from the same center.

Noun used with modifier

  • bicycle: Float with nails in it or a made up one from bicycle spokes.
  • alloy: The traditionally drilled aluminum alloy spokes are anodised matt black.
  • aluminum: The traditionally drilled aluminum alloy spokes are anodised matt black.
  • wheel: This involves really simple things like keeping your thumbs out from between the steering wheel spokes.
  • steel: Electroplating steel spokes puts a compressive stress into their surface, dangerously shortening their fatigue life.
  • ': Oct 22 â Spoke at the Goldsmithâs College Student Assembly Against Racism meeting; attended Injustice film screening at SOAS University.

Preposition: in

wheel: Faith and repentance are but two spokes in the same wheel, two handles of the same plow.

Preposition: of

wheel: The chairs are mostly made using the spokes of the wheel.

Modifies a noun

  • person: Company spokes person says the incident is a set back to plans by the company to resume production in the area.
  • council: To work effectively in a spokes council you need to respect the role of your spoke.
  • member: Spokes members attended the CTC AGM on Sunday 30th October.
  • web: The Spokes web site is now running on a lighter, less colorful, plainer, simpler, theme.

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