Fork-like (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches; "the biramous appendages of an arthropod"; "long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects"; "a forked river"; "a forked tail"; "forked lightning"; "horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fork-like appendages of the arthropod allowed it to grasp and crawl efficiently.
- The tree's fork-like branches stretched out in opposite directions, providing shade for the entire garden.
- The fork-like shape of the river delta made it a perfect spot for fishing and boating.
- The bird's fork-like tail feathers were a distinctive feature of its species.
- The plant's fork-like roots allowed it to absorb nutrients from the poor soil more efficiently.