English word spoke comes from Old English (ca. 450-1100) spaca
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| spaca | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| spoke | English (eng) | (transitive) To furnish (a wheel) with spokes. (nautical) A projecting handle of a steering wheel.. A device for fastening the wheel of a vehicle to prevent it from turning when going downhill.. A rung of a ladder.. A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim. |