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fork

 

[ fษ”หk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garfo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garpu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widelec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fourchette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tenedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูˆูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidliฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vidliฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vilica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gaffall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฝั‹ัˆา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™ngษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tenedor

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,708 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.