Meaning & Definition of Fork in English
English⟶
Fork
/fɔrk/
noun
1. Cutlery used for serving and eating food
synonym:
- fork
2. The act of branching out or dividing into branches
synonym:
- branching,
- ramification,
- fork,
- forking
3. The region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches
- "They took the south fork"
- "He climbed into the crotch of a tree"
synonym:
- fork,
- crotch
4. An agricultural tool used for lifting or digging
- Has a handle and metal prongs
synonym:
- fork
5. The angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk
synonym:
- crotch,
- fork
verb
1. Lift with a pitchfork
- "Pitchfork hay"
synonym:
- pitchfork,
- fork
2. Place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces
synonym:
- fork
3. Divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
- "The road forks"
synonym:
- branch,
- ramify,
- fork,
- furcate,
- separate
4. Shape like a fork
- "She forked her fingers"
synonym:
- fork
Examples of using
Don't fear a knife, but fear a fork - because one stab can make four holes!
How will I scour with a fork?
Could I have a knife and fork, please?