1
a
: any of the small radiating bars inserted in the hub of a wheel to support the rim
b
: something resembling the spoke of a wheel
2
: any of the projecting handles of a boat's steering wheel
Examples of spoke in a Sentence
Noun
The stick got caught in the wheel's spokes.
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Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Persona is structured like a wheel, with a central concept as the hub, and individual spokes branching out to explore distinct ideas.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
To manage that heft, there's a Honda Goldwing front end and heavy-duty Hagon wheels with stainless steel spokes.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Keep lightweight items secured between the spokes to prevent them from becoming dislodged during the cycle and blocking the water jets or sprayer arms.
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—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Think of your life as a wheel with multiple spokes: work, relationships, personal growth, community impact and health.
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Persona is structured like a wheel, with a central concept as the hub, and individual spokes branching out to explore distinct ideas.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
To manage that heft, there's a Honda Goldwing front end and heavy-duty Hagon wheels with stainless steel spokes.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Keep lightweight items secured between the spokes to prevent them from becoming dislodged during the cycle and blocking the water jets or sprayer arms.
5.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Spoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoke. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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