Fork

A fork is a utensil, typically with two or more prongs, used for lifting and eating food.

Beyond its culinary use, 'fork' can also describe a branching or division into two or more parts, like a road or a computer program.

It can further refer to a point where two or more things separate or diverge, such as a decision point or the splitting of a group.

In a more metaphorical sense, 'fork' implies a choice between different paths or options. Additionally, it serves as a verb, meaning to use a fork to eat or to divide into branches.

Fork meaning with examples

I used a fork to twirl the spaghetti and savor every bite of the marinara sauce.
At the fork in the road, we chose to take the scenic route which had stunning views.
The computer program encountered a fork in its execution, allowing two possible outcomes.
Sarah was faced with a fork in her career, deciding between a promotion or a new venture.
As a child, I watched my mother fork the salad, distributing each ingredient evenly.

Fork Synonyms

branch choice divergence division prong split tine utensil

Fork Antonyms

connect converge join together unite whole

Fork Crossword Answers

3 Letters

WYE

5 Letters

SPLIT PRONG

6 Letters

CROTCH BRANCH RAMIFY

7 Letters

DIVERGE FURCATE FORKING

8 Letters

SEPARATE

9 Letters

PITCHFORK BRANCHING BIFURCATE

11 Letters

BIFURCATION

12 Letters

RAMIFICATION

15 Letters

BRANCHINTHEROAD