I. ˈspōk
past & archaic past participle of speak
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English spāca; akin to Old High German speihha spoke, Middle Dutch spike spike
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : any of the small radiating bars inserted in the hub of a wheel to support the rim
b. : something resembling the spoke of a wheel
2. : any of the projecting handles of a steering wheel of a boat
III. transitive verb
( spoked ; spok·ing )
Date: before 12th century
: to furnish with or as if with spokes