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Definition of spoke - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mechanicsTECH. support structure connecting wheel hub to rimTECH.
- The bicycle's spoke broke during the ride.
2.
maritimeTECH. projecting handle on a ship's steering wheelTECH.
- He grabbed the spoke to steer the ship.
Images of spoke
support structure connecting wheel hub to rim 
projecting handle on a ship's steering wheel
Expressions with spoke
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show feelings or thoughts clearly without using words
His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.
shows a lot of emotion without words
Her expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.
interfere with a process or plan
They put a spoke in the wheel of our project.
when spokes are not evenly spaced
The bike wobbled due to spoke misalignment.
system organizing air traffic with a central airport
The airline uses a hub-and-spoke system for its flights.
tool used to adjust the tension of spokes in a wheel
He used a spoke wrench to tighten the bike's loose spokes..
thwart or obstruct someone in the execution of some design
He put a spoke in her wheel by revealing the secret plan.
Origin of spoke
Old English, spaca (spoke of a wheel)
Terms with spoke included in their meaning
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uninvited speech
indicates someone spoke without being invited
technology
radial part like a wheel spoke
wheel spoke
item arranged like spokes of a wheel
cycling
piece holding a bicycle spoke
Hellenist
Jew who spoke Greek
abr: preached
spoke publicly about religious teachings
Examples of spoke in a sentence
A missing spoke can destabilize the wheel. The captain's hand rested on the spoke. Each spoke was polished to a shine.
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- French:rayon, ...
- German:Speiche, Steuerradspeiche, ...
- Italian:raggio, maniglia del timone, ...
- Spanish:radio, manivela, ...
- Portuguese:raio, manípulo, ...
- Chinese:辐条, 舵轮的辐条, ...
- Japanese:スポーク, 舵のスポーク, ...
- Arabic:سِلك العَجَلَة, مِقْبَض, ...
- Hebrew:חִישּׁוּר, יָדִית, ...
- Russian:спица, рулевая спица, ...
- Ukrainian:спиця, рукоятка, ...
- Hindi:तीला, हैंडल, ...
Definition of speak - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
languagetr./intr. know and use a languagetr./intr.
- He can speak three languages fluently.
2.
voiceintr. use voice to say wordsintr.
- She can speak clearly and confidently.
3.
communicationintr. express or indicate a fact or feelingintr.
- His actions speak of his dedication.
4.
public speakingintr. give a speech or talkintr.
- She will speak at the conference tomorrow..
5.
birdintr. Rare of a bird, reproduce human wordsintr. Rare
- The parrot can speak a few words.
6.
advocateintr. Rare represent or advocate for someoneintr. Rare
- She speaks for the entire team at meetings.
Expressions with speak
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speak on behalf of someone else
She will speak for the entire team at the meeting.
talk more loudly to be heard
Please speak up, we can't hear you.
say what you think openly, sometimes bravely or firmly
She decided to speak out against injustice.
indicate a great deal about something
His messy room speaks volumes about his organizational skills.
happening right now during the conversation
The team is working on the project as we speak.
say something contradicted by later events
He said the rain stopped, but he spoke too soon.
say words to support someone or something
She will always speak up for her friends.
be more effective to act directly than to talk about acting
Actions speak louder than words, so start fixing the problem now.
actions reveal true intentions or feelings
He didn't say much, but his actions speak volumes about his character.
talk in a way that makes someone feel less smart
Don't speak down to me like I'm a child.
be clear without needing explanation
The success of the project speaks for itself.
express genuine feelings or thoughts
She always speaks from the heart during her speeches.
say what one really thinks without holding back
He spoke his mind about the new policy.
express disagreement or criticism publicly
She decided to speak out against the new policy.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.
results clearly show success or failure without explanation
The team's victory was so decisive, the results speak for themselves.
what someone does is more telling than what they say
She always helps others, actions speak for themselves.
qualifications or achievements are impressive without explanation
Her credentials speak for themselves; she graduated top of her class.
facts alone are enough to prove a point
In this case, the facts speak for themselves.
numbers clearly show the truth without explanation
The sales figures speak for themselves, showing a 20% increase.
used to clarify non-literal speech
She was, so to speak, glued to her phone all day.
say what you think without representing others
I speak for myself, not for the group.
indicate that your opinion is different
You think it's easy? Speak for yourself!
avoid giving a direct answer by talking indirectly
He tends to speak in circles when asked tough questions.
Origin of speak
Old English, specan (to speak)
Examples of speak in a sentence
They speak Spanish at home every day. He learned to speak several languages fluently. The toddler is just beginning to speak. She can speak three languages fluently. The painting speaks to the artist's emotions. He was invited to speak at the graduation ceremony.
The professor will speak on climate change next week. The crow learned to speak from its owner. Canaries rarely speak like parrots do. He was chosen to speak on behalf of the community. The lawyer will speak for her client in court.
View all translations of speak
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- French:parler, dire, ...
- German:sprechen, ausdrücken, ...
- Italian:parlare, esprimersi, ...
- Spanish:hablar, decir, ...
- Portuguese:falar, expressar-se, ...
- Chinese:说, 说话, ...
- Japanese:話す, 語る, ...
- Arabic:تَكَلَّمَ, كَلَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְדַבֵּר, לְדַבֵּר, ...
- Russian:говорить, произносить, ...
- Ukrainian:говорити, сказати, ...
- Hindi:बोलना, कहना, ...
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