Meaning & Definition of word "Fork"

Fork

/fɔrk/

1. A tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food.
- Example: He picked up the fork and started eating his salad.
2. A bifurcation or branching point in a road or path.
- Example: At the fork in the road, we decided to take the left path.
3. A division into branches in a river or stream.
- Example: The river formed a fork where it split into two separate streams.

1. To divide into two or more branches.
- Example: The trail forks after about a mile, leading to different hiking areas.
2. To use a fork to dig or lift; to turn up soil.
- Example: He forked the soil to aerate it before planting.

Middle English forke, from Old English forca, from Latin furca meaning 'fork' or 'pitchfork'.

fork in the road:

A decision point where a choice must be made.

fork over:

To hand over something, especially money.

fork it over:

Informal way of saying to give something to someone, especially money.

spoon:

A utensil consisting of a circular or oval bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food.

knife:

A utensil with a blade used for cutting food.

pitchfork:

A tool with a long handle and pointed tines used for lifting and pitching loose material.

Meaning: Fork it

Example Sentence: When he asked for the payment, I just said 'fork it' and paid him.

Meaning: Forking

Example Sentence: I'm forking around the house before the guests arrive.