CEFR B1

yoke

Translation

くびき / くびなわ / 束縛

Meaning

A wooden bar or frame that is placed over the necks of two animals, such as oxen or horses, enabling them to pull together.

Examples

  • The farmer harnessed the oxen with a sturdy wooden yoke.
    The farmer harnessed the oxen with a sturdy wooden yoke.
  • The yoke was designed to distribute the weight evenly between the two animals.
    The yoke was designed to distribute the weight evenly between the two animals.