Meaning of the word fork in English

What does fork mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fork

US /fɔːrk/

UK /fɔːk/

an implement with two or more prongs used for conveying food to the mouth or for lifting other objects

Example:

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Please pass me a fork to eat my salad.

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He used a large fork to turn the hay.

Synonym:

prong tine pitchfork

a place where a road, river, or other linear feature divides into two or more parts

Example:

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Take the left fork at the end of the road.

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The river forks into two smaller streams.

Synonym:

junction division branch split

of a road, path, or route) divide into two or more branches

Example:

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The road forks just past the old oak tree.

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The path forks into two, one leading to the lake and the other to the mountains.

Synonym:

divide branch split diverge

to use a fork to lift or move something

Example:

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He carefully forked the pasta onto his plate.

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The farmer forked the hay onto the wagon.

Synonym:

spear stab pierce lift