Associations to the word «Spoke»

Wiktionary

SPOKE, noun. A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.
SPOKE, noun. (nautical) A projecting handle of a steering wheel.
SPOKE, noun. A rung of a ladder.
SPOKE, noun. A device for fastening the wheel of a vehicle to prevent it from turning when going downhill.
SPOKE, verb. (transitive) To furnish (a wheel) with spokes.
SPOKE, verb. Simple past tense of speak
SPOKE IN TONGUES, verb. Simple past tense of speak in tongues
SPOKE VOLUMES, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of speak volumes

Dictionary definition

SPOKE, noun. Support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim.
SPOKE, noun. One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder.

Wise words

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