Fork Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Fork? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words starting with Fork, Derivations, Synonyms, Related sentences, Example sentences, Words ending with Fork, Antonyms, How to pronounce and more...

Word: Fork

How to pronounce: fɔːk

Noun

Definitions:

1. An implement with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting.

Example sentences: "All these invite the sidelong glances of those who pretend not to be looking, as when in a restaurant, she struggles to keep the food on the fork long enough to deposit it in the mouth."

2. The point where something, especially a road or river, divides into two parts.

Example sentences: "Turn right at the next fork"

3. A unit consisting of a pair of supports in which a bicycle or motorcycle wheel revolves.

Example sentences: "The ladder arms are brought together at the front and angled up to become the headstock for the motorcycle forks, which are kept at a more vertical angle to allow for the extremely sharp turns."

4. A flash of forked lightning.

Example sentences: "Their linings were tainted a blood-red hue - a fork of lightning flashed every now and then."

5. A simultaneous attack on two or more pieces by one piece.

Example sentences: "A fork occurs when one piece attacks two or more enemy units at the same time."

Verb

Definitions:

1. (especially of a road or other route) divide into two parts.

Example sentences: "The place where the road forks"

2. Dig, lift, or manipulate (something) with a fork.

Example sentences: "Fork in some compost"

3. Attack (two pieces) simultaneously with one piece.

Example sentences: "He has forked my bishop and knight"