spoke

(noun) support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim. Synonyms: wheel spoke, radius.

(noun) one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder. Synonyms: rundle, rung.

(verb) express in speech. Synonyms: talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise. Examples: "She talks a lot of nonsense." "This depressed patient does not verbalize."

(verb) exchange thoughts; talk with. Synonyms: talk, speak. Examples: "We often talk business." "Actions talk louder than words."

(verb) use language. Synonyms: speak, talk. Examples: "The baby talks already." "The prisoner won't speak." "They speak a strange dialect."

(verb) give a speech to. Synonyms: address, speak. Examples: "The chairman addressed the board of trustees."

(verb) make a characteristic or natural sound. Synonyms: speak. Examples: "The drums spoke."