All 3 Uses
yoke
in
The Hunt for Red October
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- Ryan pushed forward on the yoke.†
Chpt 17. *
- Ryan pushed the yoke to the stops.†
Chpt 17.
- Ryan yanked back, pulling the yoke hard against his belly and hoping that Ramius knew what the hell he was doing.†
Chpt 17.
Definitions:
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(1)
(yoke as in: the yoke of bondage) an oppressive burden or something that limits freedom
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(2)
(yoke as in: oxen yoke) a wooden frame used to join beasts of burden so they pull together, or a connected pair, or the connecting of a pair
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus)
- a clothing item from which fabric is hung
- a control apparatus for an airplane or ship