What is another word for yoke?
Pronunciation: [jˈə͡ʊk] (IPA) 
The word "yoke" is often used to refer to the wooden bar that is fitted across the necks of oxen or other animals to harness them together for plowing. However, "yoke" also has other meanings. As a verb, it can mean "to join together" or "to link"; while as a noun, it can refer to a burden or a source of servitude. Synonyms for "yoke" include "harness," "bond," "tie," "link," "unite," "connect," "attach," "chain," "shackle," "restrain," "enslave," "oppress," and "dominate." These synonyms all convey the idea of two entities being joined or linked together, often with one entity being subservient to the other.
