Forked (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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 deer's antlers were beautifully forked, a prized feature among hunters.
- A forked river flowed through the center of the village, providing water for the crops.
- The bird's tail was forked, allowing it to steer and maneuver with incredible agility.
- The storm rolled in, its forked lightning illuminating the dark sky in brilliant flashes.
- The insects had forked appendages that allowed them to grasp and climb with ease.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having two meanings with intent to deceive; "a sly double meaning"; "spoke with forked tongue".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's statement was forked, conveying one idea to the media and another to his party supporters.
- With a forked tongue, she flattered the customer's taste while confiding to her colleague that the product was overpriced.
- His forked words were designed to appease both the shareholders and the employees, without committing to either side.
- The forked nature of the advertisement's slogan was apparent only after reading it carefully for a second time.
- In her forked apology, she managed to express regret for the incident while still placing blame on someone else.