yoke

(noun) fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment.

(noun) an oppressive power. Examples: "Under the yoke of a tyrant." "They threw off the yoke of domination."

(noun) two items of the same kind. Synonyms: couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, couplet, distich, duo, duet, dyad, duad.

(noun) a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke. Example: "Pulled by a yoke of oxen."

(noun) support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end.

(noun) a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together. Synonyms: coupling.

(noun) stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team.

(verb) become joined or linked together.

(verb) link with or as with a yoke. Synonyms: link. Example: "Yoke the oxen together."

(verb) put a yoke on or join with a yoke. Example: "Yoke the draft horses together."