Definition of yokes:
(n) :
Senses relating to a frame around the neck.
(n) :
A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.
(n) :
Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke (sense 1.1); a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
(n) :
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 carrying pole.
(n) :
(aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column.
(n) :
(video games) A similar device used as a game controller.