Spoke

Spoke

A spoke is one of some number of rods radiating from the center of a wheel (the hub where the axle connects), connecting the hub with the round traction surface.

Read more about Spoke.

Famous quotes containing the word spoke:

    Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.
    He has raised up a mighty savior for us
    in the house of his servant David,
    as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old...
    Bible: New Testament, Luke 1:68-70.

    A Stranger came to the door at eve,
    And he spoke the bridegroom fair.
    He bore a green-white stick in his hand,
    And, for all burden, care.
    Robert Frost (1874–1963)

    “You’ll have me over the cliff,” he exclaimed hardly ever yet putting out his strength against her.
    “And so I will, by the help of God. Now think of her! Now think of her!” And as she spoke she pressed him backwards towards his fall.
    Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)