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Pitchfork Meaning in English

word

ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk
PITCH-fork
pˈɪtʃfɔːk
PITCH-fawk

التعريف

A pitchfork is a large tool with a long handle and two or more pointed prongs, used for lifting and moving hay, straw, or other loose materials.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually refers to farm or garden use. 'Pitchfork' sometimes symbolizes angry crowds ('the villagers came with pitchforks'). Not used for eating; don't confuse with 'fork' (tableware). Common collocations: 'hay pitchfork', 'pitchfork in hand'.

جمل نموذجية

He used a pitchfork to move the hay.

basic

A pitchfork has long, pointed prongs.

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Farmers often carry a pitchfork when working with straw.

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She grabbed a pitchfork from the barn to help with the chores.

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The angry crowd came toward the house, waving pitchforks and torches.

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If you ever work on a farm, you'll learn to use a pitchfork pretty quickly.

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