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1. spoke
noun. ['ˈspoʊk'] support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- spaca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Spoke
- provoke
- stroke
- revoke
- invoke
- stoke
- snoke
- smoke
- smoak
- schroeck
- schmoke
- laroque
- larocque
- evoke
- droke
- croke
- croak
- cloke
- cloak
- broke
- bloke
- baroque
- awoke
- yolk
- yoke
- yoak
- wouk
- wolk
- woke
- szoke
- soak
How do you pronounce spoke?
Pronounce spoke as spoʊk.
US - How to pronounce spoke in American English
UK - How to pronounce spoke in British English
Sentences with spoke
1. Verb, past tense
And so we staged her place right before she spoke at the Convention.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Any perceived benefit in a lower spoke count is due to engineering, not the number of spokes.
3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
When people spoke about the experience in the third person, their brains exhibited more "emotional control."
Quotes about spoke
1. I'm not going to wear a red dress,"she said."It would look stunning, My Lady,"she called.She spoke to the bubbles gathered on the surface of the water. "If there's anyone I wish to stun at dinner, I'll hit him in the face.
- Kristin Cashore, Graceling
2. They’re not hideous,” said Tessa. Will blinked at her. “What?” “Gideon and Gabriel,” said Tessa. “They’re really quite good-looking, not hideous at all.” “I spoke,” said Will, in sepulchral tones, “of the pitch-black inner depths of their souls.” Tessa snorted. “And what color do you suppose the inner depths of your soul are, Will Herondale?” “Mauve,” said Will.
- Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince
3. Did you see that dress?” "I saw the dress.” "Did you like it?” He didn't answer. I took that as a yes. "Am I going to endanger my reputation if I wear it to the dance?” When he spoke, I could barely hear him. "You'll endanger the school.” I smiled and fell asleep.
- Richelle Mead, Vampire Academy
2. hub-and-spoke
noun. a system of air transportation in which local airports offer air transportation to a central airport where long-distance flights are available.
