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Yoke = Implement used to harness animals, like so:



Yolk = Middle part of the egg, like so:



In metaphorical use, "yoke" is the one that is used in phrases like "laying a heavy yoke" on someone. A heavy yolk would be pretty messy. If you use yolk in such a context . . . you'll have egg on your face.