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[1] 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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