The difference between Thing and Yoke
When used as nouns, thing means that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept, whereas yoke means a bar or frame of wood by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at the heads or necks enabling them to pull a plough, cart etc.
When used as verbs, thing means to express as a thing, whereas yoke means to link or to join.
check bellow for the other definitions of Thing and Yoke
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Thing as a noun:
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
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Thing as a noun:
A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
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Thing as a noun:
An individual object or distinct entity.
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Thing as a noun (informal):
Something that is existent or generally recognised.
Examples:
"Bacon pie? Is that a thing?"
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Thing as a noun (legal):
Whatever can be owned. Corporeal object.
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Thing as a noun (somewhat, _, dated):
The latest fad or fashion.
Examples:
"What do you mean you don't twerk, Stacy? It's the latest thing!"
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Thing as a noun (in the plural):
Clothes, possessions or equipment.
Examples:
"Hold on, let me just grab my things."
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Thing as a noun (informal):
A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.
Examples:
"get me a thing of apple juice at the store; I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans"
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Thing as a noun (informal):
A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
Examples:
"The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety."
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Thing as a noun (slang):
A penis.
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Thing as a noun:
A living being or creature.
Examples:
"you poor thing; she's a funny old thing, but her heart's in the right place; I met a pretty blond thing at the bar"
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Thing as a noun:
That which matters; the crux.
Examples:
"that's the thing: we don't know where he went; the thing is, I don't have any money"
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Thing as a noun:
Examples:
"Oh yeah, I'm supposed to promote that vision thing."
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Thing as a noun (informal):
That which is favoured; personal preference. ()
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Thing as a noun (chiefly, historical):
A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
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Thing as a verb (rare):
To express as a thing; to reify.
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Yoke as a noun (now, US):
Frame around the neck, and related senses. A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at the heads or necks enabling them to pull a plough, cart etc. A frame or convex crosspiece from which a bell is hung. Any of various linking or supporting objects that resemble a yoke; a crosspiece, a curved bar etc. A frame worn on the neck of an animal, such as a cow, pig, or goose, to prevent passage through a fence. A pole carried on the neck and shoulders of a person, used for carrying a pair of buckets, etc., one at each end of the pole. A fitting placed across the head of the rudder with a line attached at each end by which a boat may be steered. In modern use it is primarily found in sailing canoes and kayaks. The electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube. The part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders, or the hips, from which the rest of the garment hangs, and which is often distinguished by having a double thickness of material, or decorative flourishes. Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; now specifically, the control column. A similar device used as a game controller. A Y-shaped stand used to support a blowpipe or punty while reheating in the glory hole. Well-developed muscles of the neck and shoulders.
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Yoke as a noun (now, chiefly, historical):
Pair of harnessed draught animals, and related senses. A pair of animals, especially oxen, yoked together to pull something. A horse and cart, a carriage; now generally, a car or other vehicle. A miscellaneous object; a gadget. Pill of a psychoactive drug.
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Yoke as a noun (figuratively):
Extended uses and quantities. An area of arable land, especially specifically consisting of a quarter of a suling, or around 50-60 acres. A burden; something which oppresses or restrains a person. A bond of love, especially marriage, otherwise, any kind of friendship. An amount of work done with draught animals, lasting about half a day; a shift of work.
Examples:
"rfquotek Gardner"
"to work two yokes, i.e. to work both morning and afternoon"
"rfquotek Halliwell"
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Yoke as a verb:
To link or to join.
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Yoke as a verb:
To unite, to connect.
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Yoke as a verb:
To enslave; to bring into bondage; to restrain; to confine.
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Yoke as a noun: