fork

US /fɔːrk/
UK /fɔːrk/
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1.

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

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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.
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2.

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

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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.
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1.

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

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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.
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2.

to use a fork to lift or move something

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He carefully forked the pasta onto his plate.
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The farmer forked the hay onto the wagon.
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