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Meaning of manure fork
A manure fork is a type of fork used for handling and turning manure or compost.
Etymology of manure fork
The word "manure" comes from the Old French "manovre", meaning "work of the hand", and the Latin "manus", meaning "hand".
The word "fork" comes from the Old English "forc", meaning "fork" or "pitchfork", and the Latin "furca", meaning "fork" or "gallows".
The term "manure fork" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a tool used for handling manure or compost.
Synonyms
pitchfork
dung fork
compost fork
garden fork
digging fork
trenching fork
weeding fork
cultivating fork
pronged fork
tined fork
hay fork
farm fork
agricultural fork
gardening tool
farm tool
fertilizer fork
soil fork
earth fork
tilling fork
aerating fork
turning fork
lifting fork
pitching fork
manure scoop
muck fork
compost turner
Definitions
- A fork with long prongs, used for turning and handling manure or compost, typically in gardening or farming.
- * A long-handled fork with sturdy prongs, used for lifting and pitching manure or other bulky materials.
Usage Examples
- The gardener used a manure fork to turn the compost pile and aerate the soil.
- * The farmer grabbed his trusty manure fork to muck out the stalls and spread fresh bedding for the horses.