Spoke Definition
spōk
spoked, spokes, spoking
noun
spokes
Any of the braces or bars extending between the hub and the rim of a wheel.
Webster's New World
Any of the grips or handholds projecting from the rim of a ship's steering wheel.
Webster's New World
A rod or stick that may be inserted into a wheel to prevent it from turning.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- radius
- wheel spoke
- rung
- rundle
- crosspiece
- handle
verb
To equip with or as with spokes.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
To impede (a wheel) by inserting a rod.
American Heritage
To furnish (a wheel) with spokes.
Wiktionary
Simple past tense of speak.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Spoke
Noun
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spokesOrigin of Spoke
Middle English from Old English spāca
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Old English spaca
From Wiktionary
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