spoke

[spoʊk]

spoke Definition

• 1. a rod or bar that extends from the hub of a wheel and supports the rim
• 2. each of the bars or wire rods connecting the center of a wheel to its outer edge
• 3. a radial support in a wheel or propeller

Using spoke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spoke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bicycle wheel has 32 spokes.

• Example

  He tightened the spoke with a wrench.

• Example

  The wheel broke when one of the spokes snapped.

spoke Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spoke

• bar
• rod
• support

Phrases with spoke

• put words in someone's mouth

  to say or suggest that someone said something that they did not actually say

  Example

  I never said that! Don't put words in my mouth.

• spoke too soon

  to make a statement about something before you have enough information, causing you to be proven wrong later

  Example

  I thought I had finished the project, but I spoke too soon. There were still a few more tasks left to do.

• spokes of a wheel

  the bars or rods that connect the center of a wheel to its outer edge

  Example

  The spokes of the wagon wheel were made of wood.

Origins of spoke

from Old English 'spāca', meaning 'spoke, radius'

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Summary: spoke in Brief

'Spoke' [spoʊk] refers to a rod or bar that connects the hub of a wheel to its outer edge. It is an essential component of a wheel, and the number of spokes can vary depending on the type of wheel. The phrase 'spoke too soon' means to make a statement before having enough information, while 'put words in someone's mouth' means to attribute a statement to someone that they did not actually say.