spoke spoke /ˈspoʊk/

noun

1. () Support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim  ( radius , wheel spoke , spoke )
   support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
    One of the spokes on my wheel is loose and needs tightening
   One of the spokes on my wheel is loose and needs tightening
   
   
2. One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder  ( rundle , rung , spoke )
   one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
   
   

 speak speak /ˈspiːk/

verb

1. () Express in speech  ( verbalise [British] , verbalize , utter , mouth , speak , talk )
   express in speech
    She talks a lot of nonsense
   She talks a lot of nonsense
    This depressed patient does not verbalize
   This depressed patient does not verbalize
   
2. () Exchange thoughts; talk with  ( speak , talk )
   exchange thoughts; talk with
    We often talk business
   We often talk business
    Actions talk louder than words
   Actions talk louder than words
   
3. () Use language  ( talk , speak )
   use language
    The baby talks already
   the baby talks already
    The prisoner won't speak
   the prisoner won't speak
    They speak a strange dialect
   they speak a strange dialect
   
4. () Give a speech to  ( address , speak )
   give a speech to
    The chairman addressed the board of trustees
   The chairman addressed the board of trustees
   
5. () Make a characteristic or natural sound  ( speak )
   make a characteristic or natural sound
    The drums spoke
   The drums spoke