First Known Use: before 12th century
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1spoke
\ˈspōk\
2spoke
noun
: one of the bars that connect the center of a wheel to the rim
Full Definition of SPOKE
1
a : any of the small radiating bars inserted in the hub of a wheel to support the rim b : something resembling the spoke of a wheel
2
: any of the projecting handles of a boat's steering wheel
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Origin of SPOKE
Middle English, from Old English spāca; akin to Old High German speihha spoke, Middle Dutch spike spike
Other Mechanical Engineering Terms
3spoke
transitive verb
spokedspok·ing
SPOKE Defined for Kids
1spoke
Definition of SPOKE for Kids
past of speak
2spoke
noun \ˈspōk\
Definition of SPOKE for Kids
: one of the bars or rods extending from the hub of a wheel to the rim
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