Past tense of "speak":
* The teacher spoke softly to the students.
* She spoke with a strong accent.
* They spoke for hours about their plans.
Part of a wheel:
* The bicycle's spokes were rusty.
* The wheel had too many broken spokes.
* The mechanic tightened the spokes on the wheel.
Other meanings:
* The spokesperson for the company spoke at the press conference.
* The old man spoke with wisdom and experience.
* She spoke her mind, even though it was unpopular.