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  1. imp. of Speak
  2. of Speak
  3. imp. of Speak.
  4. n. 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.
  5. n. A projecting handle of a steering wheel.
  6. n. A rung, or round, of a ladder.
  7. n. A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to prevent it from turning in going down a hill.
  8. v. t. To furnish with spokes, as a wheel.
  9. n. support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
  10. n. one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
  11. imp. of Speak. 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. (Naut.) 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. To furnish with spokes, as a wheel.
  12. n:100 n. support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim