Fork (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of branching out or dividing into branches.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
Cutlery used for serving and eating food.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She picked up the fork and knife to begin eating her salad.
- The fork and spoon were laid out on the table as settings for dinner.
- After washing his hands, he grabbed a fork to serve himself a portion of pasta.
- The dinnerware set came with a fork, knife, and spoon for each of the twelve place settings.
- She used her fork to pick up a piece of cake that was too messy to eat with her hands.
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Meaning 4
The angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 5
An agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.