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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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
This is because the camera is displayed on the gauge cluster and whenever the steering wheel is turned, the wheel's spokes block the screen.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The steering wheel possesses an odd spoke design, and there are random switches throughout, ones that were likely made obsolete ages ago due to vacuum and electric actuation.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
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Noun
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
This is because the camera is displayed on the gauge cluster and whenever the steering wheel is turned, the wheel's spokes block the screen.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The steering wheel possesses an odd spoke design, and there are random switches throughout, ones that were likely made obsolete ages ago due to vacuum and electric actuation.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for spoke
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“Spoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoke. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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