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FORK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Fork.

How to pronounce fork:

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Fork - as a noun

A utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutlery12eating utensil
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of branching out or dividing into branches

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branching17forking15ramification19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

Example: "They took the south fork"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crotch13

An agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tool4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crotch13

Fork - as a verb

Lift with a pitchfork

Example: "Pitchfork hay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitchfork23

Place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces

Divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

Example: "The road forks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branch13furcate12ramify14separate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diverge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shape like a fork

Example: "She forked her fingers"

Example Sentences

"I need a fork to eat my salad."
"She stabbed her steak with a fork."
"The road split into two forks."
"He found a silver fork in the drawer."
"Can you pass me the dessert fork?"
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Word Game Points

Is FORK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fork is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORK has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FORK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fork is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FORK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fork is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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