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fork

/fɔːk/
Meanings
  • noun

    An instrument used to lift, spear, or impale food, typically having a long handle and four or more prongs.

    - "He used a fork to eat his spaghetti."
    - "The salad fork is used for eating leafy greens."
  • verb

    To divide or separate into parts or branches.

    - "The road forks here, with one branch leading to the city and the other to the countryside."
    - "The company forked after the merger, with some employees choosing to stay and others leaving."
Pronunciation
  1. /fɔːk/



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  2. /fɔɹk/



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  3. /fɔːk/



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  4. /fɔɹk/



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Synonyms

branch , pitchfork , pommel , swell , annihilate , obliterate , ruin , bang , do it , eff , have sex , hump , screw , shag , bang , eff , give someone one , hump , ream , screw , shag , bugger , eff , feck
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fork
hawk , awk , spark , ark
Variants
List of all variants of fork that leads to same result
fork , forkful , forkfuls , forks , forksful , forked , forker , forkers , forking , fork-tender , tuning fork , tuning forks , American Fork , Clark Fork
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English forc, meaning 'spear' or 'javelin'. The word evolved to mean 'branch' or 'divide' in Middle English, and eventually came to mean the modern definition of 'fork' in Early Modern English.

Trivia
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  1. The world's largest fork is located in the town of Tarras, New Zealand, and measures over 18 feet long.

  2. The term 'fork in the road' is a metaphor for a point of decision or change.

  3. The longest fork lift truck ever built was over 115 feet long and could lift over 200 tons.

Related Concepts
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  1. spoon: A kitchen utensil used for scooping or stirring food, often used in conjunction with a fork.

  2. knife: A sharp-edged tool used for cutting food, often used in conjunction with a fork.

Culture
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The fork has been a symbol of power and authority since ancient times, as depicted in various myths and legends. In literature, the fork has been used metaphorically to represent division, choice, or change. In art, the fork has been depicted in various paintings and sculptures as a symbol of feasting or abundance.

How to Memorize "fork"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape and function of a fork. Imagine its long handle and four prongs used to lift food from a plate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fork' with the act of eating. Remember the feeling of using a fork to spear a piece of food and bring it to your mouth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Forks Are Used For Eating Spaghetti' to remember the definition of a fork.

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