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Meaning of fork
A fork is primarily an eating utensil with a long handle and a head having two or more prongs.
Etymology of fork
The word "fork" originated from Old English "forc", which is also related to the Latin "furca", meaning "pitchfork" or "gallows"
Historically, the word has been used to describe various types of utensils and devices with a fork-like shape or function
Synonyms
prong
tine
utensil
instrument
tool
device
gadget
forklike
divider
separator
splitter
divider
pick
piercer
skewer
spike
stabber
spear
lance
pitchfork
dinner fork
salad fork
dessert fork
meat fork
carving fork
serving fork
fork over
fork out
fork up
divide
separate
split
pierce
stab
spear
lance
prick
puncture
stick
thrust
Definitions
- A utensil with a long handle and a head having two or more prongs, used for eating or serving food
- A device or tool with a similar shape or function, used for a specific purpose
- A point at which a road, river, or path divides into two or more branches
Usage Examples
- She picked up her fork and began to eat her salad
- The farmer used a pitchfork to throw hay into the loft
- The road forks to the left, leading to the town center
- He had to fork out a lot of money to pay for the repairs