Lexic.us

Definition of Spoke

1. Noun. Support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim.

2. Noun. One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder.

Definition of Spoke

1. n. 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. v. t. To furnish with spokes, as a wheel.

Definition of Spoke

1. Noun. A piece that fits between the axle and the round outside, or rim, of a wheel. ¹

2. Verb. (simple past of speak) ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To furnish (a wheel) with spokes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spoke

1. to provide with spokes (rods that support the rim of a wheel) [v SPOKED, SPOKING, SPOKES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spoke

spoilers spoilfive spoilful spoiling spoils spoils of war spoils system spoilsman spoilsmen spoilsmonger

spoilsmongers spoilsport spoilsports spoilt spoilt for choice spoke (current term) spoke-shave spoke in tongues spoked spokein

spokeless spoken spoken communication spoken for spoken in tongues spoken language spoken pause spoken pauses spoken word spokes

Literary usage of Spoke

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen, Reginald Brimley Johnson (1892)
"She spoke of her farther as somewhat delicate and puny, but was sanguine in the hope of her being materially better for change of air. ..."

2. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, Francis William Clarke (1908)
"WHEN Portia parted with her husband, she spoke cheeringly to him, and bade him bring his dear friend along with him when he returned ; yet she feared it ..."

3. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1846)
"Go back, go back, and be wise.1 Chr. Nay, but do thou come with thy neighbour Pliable ; there are such things to be had which I spoke of, and many Obstinate ..."

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