Pitchfork: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitchfork

 

[ หˆpษชtสƒfษ”หrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A long-handled tool with two or three prongs, used for lifting and pitching hay.

Synonyms

hayfork.

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Word Description / Examples
pitchfork

A general term, usually used to describe a farming tool with long, pointed prongs for lifting and moving hay or other materials. It's also commonly used in metaphoric expressions or imagery related to old-fashioned farming scenes.

  • He used a pitchfork to toss the hay into the barn.
  • The villagers came with torches and pitchforks.
hayfork

Specifically refers to a type of pitchfork used predominantly for handling hay. It is commonly used in farming contexts and might be less known outside of agricultural environments.

  • The farmer grabbed the hayfork to stack the fresh hay bales.
  • Using a hayfork is essential during the hay harvesting season.

Examples of usage

  • John used a pitchfork to move the hay bales.
  • The farmer grabbed a pitchfork to help with the farm work.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A music review website known for its critical reviews and ratings.

Synonyms

music website.

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pitchfork

A well-known music media company that publishes music news, reviews, and interviews. This term is used specifically to refer to the website and is usually capitalized as it is a proper noun.

  • Pitchfork gave the new album a glowing review.
  • According to Pitchfork, this artist is one to watch out for.
music website

An online platform that provides information, reviews, and updates related to music and musicians.

  • He visited the music website to read the latest album reviews.
  • The music website published an interview with the band's lead singer.

Examples of usage

  • I always check Pitchfork for new music recommendations.
  • The album received a low score on Pitchfork.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitchfork" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forcado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅƒเคทเคฟ เค‰เคชเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heugabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garpu jerami

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒƒใƒใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fourche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ horca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dirgen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‡ ์Šค๋ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‚ุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vidly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒ่‰ๅ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vilice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heygaffall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dirษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ horquilla

Etymology

The term 'pitchfork' originated in the 14th century, combining 'pitch' (to throw or toss) and 'fork' (implement with prongs). It was initially used to describe a tool for pitching hay. The metaphorical use of 'pitchfork' to refer to the music review website emerged in the 21st century with the rise of online music journalism.

See also: pitch, pitcher, pitching, pitchman.