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Moderatespoke
The correct spelling is spoke.
How to pronounce spoke
/spəʊk/
nounIPA: /spəʊk/
Say it like: Spo-ke
The correct spelling is spoke. A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim. For example: "I was so surprised I couldn't speak."
Usage Examples
“I was so surprised I couldn't speak.”
“It's been ages since we've spoken.”
“Actions speak louder than words.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.
- 2.A projecting handle of a steering wheel.
- 3.A rung of a ladder.
- 4.A device for fastening the wheel of a vehicle to prevent it from turning when going downhill.
- 5.One of the outlying points in a hub-and-spoke model of transportation.
verb
- 1.To furnish (a wheel) with spokes.
- 2.To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
- 3.To have a conversation.
- 4.(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
- 5.To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
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