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Definitions for: Spoke [n] one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
[n] support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
Webster (1913) Definition: Spoke,
imp. of Speak.
Spoke, n. [OE. spoke, spake, AS, sp[=a]ca; akin to D.
speek, LG. speke, OHG. speihha, G. speiche. [root]170. Cf.
Spike a nail.]
1. The radius or ray of a wheel; one of the small bars which
are inserted in the hub, or nave, and which serve to
support the rim or felly.
2. (Naut.) A projecting handle of a steering wheel.
3. A rung, or round, of a ladder.
4. A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to
prevent it from turning in going down a hill.
To put a spoke in one's wheel, to thwart or obstruct one in
the execution of some design.
Spoke, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spoked; p. pr. & vb. n.
Spoking.]
To furnish with spokes, as a wheel.
Synonyms: radius, rundle, rung
See Also: bicycle wheel, cartwheel, crosspiece, ladder, support, wagon wheel
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