unyoke

[ uhn-yohk ]

verb (used with object)

, un·yoked, un·yok·ing.

1. to free from or as if from a yoke.
2. to part or disjoin, as by removing a yoke.

verb (used without object)

, Obsolete.

, un·yoked, un·yok·ing.

1. to remove a yoke.
2. to cease work.

unyoke

/ ʌnˈjəʊk /

verb

1. to release (an animal, etc) from a yoke
2. tr to set free; liberate
3. tr to disconnect or separate
4. archaic.
   intr to cease working

Word History and Origins

Origin of unyoke¹

before 1000; Middle English unyoken, Old English ungeocian. See un- ², yoke ¹

Example Sentences

She saw Rituparna stepping down, and Varshneya, who followed him, while Vhuka began to unyoke the foaming steeds.

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His father and mother laugh heartily as he disappears round the corner of the house to unyoke the horses.

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In crossing large streams, we unyoke the oxen and swim them over.

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They unyoke his horses, get into his shafts, drag him through the streets, toss up their caps and cry hurrah!

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After that, let your men rest their poor knees and unyoke your pair of oxen.

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