forks

[fɔːks]

forks Definition

• 1. a utensil with two or more prongs, used for eating or serving food
• 2. a point where something, especially a road or river, divides into two parts

Using forks: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She used a fork to eat her salad.

• Example

  The river forks into two streams.

• Example

  Take the left fork in the road.

forks Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forks

• cutlery
• utensil
• divider
• split
• junction

Phrases with forks

• pitchfork

  a large, long-handled fork with two or three prongs, used for lifting hay, straw, or leaves

  Example

  He was using a pitchfork to move the hay bales.

• fork out

  to pay money, often unwillingly

  Example

  I had to fork out $500 for the car repairs.

• fork over

  to give something, especially money, to someone unwillingly

  Example

  He had to fork over half his salary to his ex-wife.

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Summary: forks in Brief

The term 'forks' [fɔːks] refers to a utensil with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food, as well as a point where something, especially a road or river, divides into two parts. Examples include 'She used a fork to eat her salad.' and 'Take the left fork in the road.' Phrases like 'fork out' and 'fork over' denote paying money unwillingly.