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pitchfork

[ˈpɪtʃfɔːk]

pitchfork Definition

a tool with a long handle and two or three metal prongs, used for lifting hay, straw, etc..

Using pitchfork: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was using a pitchfork to move the hay bales.

  • Example

    She leaned on her pitchfork and watched the sunset over the fields.

  • Example

    The farmer left his pitchfork leaning against the barn.

pitchfork Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pitchfork

Phrases with pitchfork

  • to betray someone

    Example

    I can't believe he stabbed me in the back with a pitchfork like that.

  • to cause trouble or confusion in a situation

    Example

    His unexpected resignation threw a pitchfork into our plans for the project.

  • not have a pitchfork's chance in hell

    to have no chance at all

    Example

    He doesn't have a pitchfork's chance in hell of winning the race.

Origins of pitchfork

from Middle English 'pichfork', from Old English 'pic', meaning 'point' + 'forca', meaning 'fork'

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Summary: pitchfork in Brief

'Pitchfork' [ˈpɪtʃfɔːk] is a tool with a long handle and two or three metal prongs, used for lifting hay, straw, etc. It is commonly used in farming and agriculture. The phrase 'stab someone in the back with a pitchfork' means to betray someone, while 'throw a pitchfork into something' means to cause trouble or confusion in a situation.

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