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A yoke is also a control used in most airplanes, similar to a joystick or steering wheel. The aviator uses it to control the attitude of the plane, usually both pitch and roll. Turning the yoke changes the roll, much as a steering wheel, and pulling or pushing the yoke controls the pitch.
There are also computer input devices designed to simulate a yoke, intended for flight simulators.