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underspoke en · VERB · etymology 1

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Meanings

1. (form-of, past) simple past of underspeak
   form of underspeak

underspoke en · NOUN · etymology 2

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Etymology

From under- + spoke.

Meanings

1. A spoke that is positioned on the underside.
   • The fact of the spindle of the Collinge axle being parallel necessarily causes the dropping of the outer ends many degrees below the horizontal to accommodate the dish of the wheel and produce a vertical underspoke. 1891, The Automotive Manufacturer - Volume 32, page 200:
   • The underspoke pointing squarely toward the floor on which the vehicle stands should be plumb when loaded. 1907, Motor Body, Paint and Trim - Volume 43, page 42:
   • For instance, let him take a 5ft. wheel with 3in. dish, and put the underside of his arm at right angles to a perpendicular underspoke, he will find it simply impossible with any ordinary arm. 1880, The Illustrated Carpenter and Builder - Volume 7:

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