Spoke

Part of speech: noun (n.)

imp. of Speak.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. The radius or ray of a wheel; one of the small bars which are inserted in the hub, or nave, and which serve to support the rim or felly.

2. A projecting handle of a steering wheel.

3. A rung, or round, of a ladder.

4. A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to prevent it from turning in going down a hill. To put a spoke in one's wheel, to thwart or obstruct one in the execution of some design.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To furnish with spokes, as a wheel.