Fork: meaning, definitions and examples

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fork

[ fɔːk ]

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eating utensil

A fork is a tool used for eating, consisting of a handle with several narrow tines on one end. It is typically used to lift and move food to the mouth.

Synonyms

cutlery, silverware, utensil

Examples of usage

I used a fork to eat my salad.
She picked up the pasta with her fork.

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road junction

In transportation, a fork is a place where one road or railway divides into two different directions.

Synonyms

intersection, junction, split

Examples of usage

At the fork in the road, turn left.
The train tracks forked off towards the mountains.

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to divide or separate

To fork means to divide or split into two or more parts or directions.

Synonyms

divide, separate, split

Examples of usage

The river forks into two streams.
The project forked into different directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "fork" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garfo

🇮🇳 कांटा

🇩🇪 Gabel

🇮🇩 garpu

🇺🇦 вилка

🇵🇱 widelec

🇯🇵 フォーク

🇫🇷 fourchette

🇪🇸 tenedor

🇹🇷 çatal

🇰🇷 포크

🇸🇦 شوكة

🇨🇿 vidlička

🇸🇰 vidlička

🇨🇳 叉子

🇸🇮 vilica

🇮🇸 gaffall

🇰🇿 шанышқы

🇬🇪 ჩანგალი

🇦🇿 çəngəl

🇲🇽 tenedor

Word origin

The word 'fork' originated from the Old English word 'forca', which meant a forked shape or instrument. It has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a tool for lifting and eating food. The metaphorical use of 'fork' to describe a division or splitting point came later, around the 14th century.