The Clue
Coupling devices (5 letter answer)
The Answer
YOKES
Tags
Notes
The answer YOKES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Couples
Pairs
Joins, as oxen
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Links, as oxen
Symbols of bondage
Symbols of servitude
Definition
YOKE as a noun:
1. fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
2. an oppressive power; "under the yoke of a tyrant"; "they threw off the yoke of domination"
3. (couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich, duo, duet, dyad, duad) = two items of the same kind
4. a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke; "pulled by a yoke of oxen"
5. support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end
6. (yoke, coupling) = a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
7. stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team
YOKE as a verb:
1. become joined or linked together
2. (yoke, link) = link with or as with a yoke; "yoke the oxen together"
3. put a yoke on or join with a yoke; "Yoke the draft horses together"